put

/ˈpu̇t/

Middle English putten; akin to Old English putung instigation, Middle Dutch poten to plant

verb

  1. to place in a specified position or relationship : lay

  2. to move in a specified direction

  3. to send (something, such as a weapon or missile) into or through something : thrust

put the book on the table

noun

  1. a throw made with an overhand pushing motion; specifically : the act or an instance of putting the shot

  2. an option to sell a specified amount of a security (such as a stock) or commodity (such as wheat) at a fixed price at or within a specified time

adjective

  1. being in place : fixed, set

stay put until I call