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Meaning of the word "put on" in English

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put on

US /pʊt ɑːn/
UK /pʊt ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to dress oneself in something

Example:
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She decided to put on her favorite dress for the party.
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He always puts on a brave face, even when he's scared.
Synonym:
donweardress inslip onclothe oneself in
2.

to cause a device or system to operate

Example:
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Can you put on the kettle for some tea?
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Please put on the lights; it's getting dark.
Synonym:
switch onturn onactivatestart
3.

to gain weight

Example:
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He's been putting on weight since he stopped exercising.
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It's easy to put on a few pounds during the holidays.
Synonym:
gain weightfattenbulk up
4.

to stage or present a show, play, or performance

Example:
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The local theater group will put on a new play next month.
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They put on a fantastic show for the children.
Synonym:
stagepresentperformproducemount
5.

to deceive or trick someone

Example:
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Don't try to put on an act with me; I know what you're doing.
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He was just putting on a show to impress his boss.
Synonym:
deceivetrickfoolmisleadpretend
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Related Word:
putput input toput intoput byput atput down