insert

/in-ˈsərt/

Latin insertus, past participle of inserere, from in- + serere to join

verb

  1. to put or thrust in

  2. to put or introduce into the body of something : interpolate

  3. to set in and make fast; especially : to insert by sewing between two cut edges

insert the key in the lock

introduce insert insinuate interpolate intercalate interpose interject mean to put between or among others. introduce is a general term for bringing or placing a thing or person into a group or body already in existence. insert implies putting into a fixed or open space between or among.

noun

  1. something that is inserted; especially : written or printed material inserted (as between the leaves of a book)