1 in·sert
Pronounced:
/ɪnˈsɚt/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
in·serts; in·sert·ed; in·sert·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to put (something) in something ▪ Insert your credit card here. ▪ You need to insert a comma between these two words. ▪ insert a space between paragraphs —often + in or into ▪ He inserted the key in the lock. ▪ She inserted a tape in the VCR. ▪ insert a word in a sentence ▪ Try inserting a couple of jokes into your speech to keep your audience's attention.
2 : to cause (someone) to be involved in an activity ▪ They tried to insert themselves into the conversation.
2 : to cause (someone) to be involved in an activity ▪ They tried to insert themselves into the conversation.