Put/pʊt/ Definition 1 of 6Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action Often involves a physical action of moving objects. She put her keys in her pocket. Pro Tip 2/3Location Specific Use 'put' when specifying where to place something. Put the vase on the mantelpiece. Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Placement Suggests a temporary or changeable location, less permanent than 'install' or 'fix'. I'll put the glasses on the table for now.