put something on
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Meaning · English
to add or apply something
Literally: place something on
Register: neutral
Examples
She put makeup on before the party
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “put something on” mean?
to add or apply something Literally: place something on
Is “put something on” formal or informal?
put something on is generally neutral.