English · Word Candidate

insert

/ɪnˈsɜːt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: inserts · inserting · inserted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To put in between or into.

Verb

In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An image inserted into text.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.

Noun

This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.

Noun

Now type the word "fleece" and then a space, and press INSERT once more to cancel LOCK INSERT.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “insert” mean?

To put in between or into.

Is “insert” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.