deposit
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/dɪˈpɒzɪt/
English
Definitions
noun
- Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
- That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
- Money placed in an account.
- Anything left behind on a surface.“a deposit of seaweed on the shore”
verb
- To lay down; to place; to put.“A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.”
- To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.“to deposit goods in a warehouse”
- To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
- To put money or funds into an account.
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