put sth out to contract — ► WORKPLACE if an organization, government, etc. puts something out to contract, they allow different companies to compete to provide a service or do a job for them: »One way to make the process more efficient would be to put it out to contract.… … Financial and business terms
ˌput sth ˈout — phrasal verb 1) to make something stop burning 2) to switch off a light 3) to put something in a place where someone will see it, so that they can use it or take it I put out food for the birds in cold weather.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
put something out of your mind — put someone/something out of your mind phrase to try to forget about someone or something unpleasant, even if only for a short time Just try to put the problem out of your mind. Thesaurus: to forget, or to try to forgetsynonym Main entry: mind * … Useful english dictionary
put somebody out of their misery — put sb out of their ˈmisery idiom (informal) to stop sb worrying by telling them sth that they are anxious to know • Put me out of my misery did I pass or didn t I? Main entry: ↑miseryidiom … Useful english dictionary
put yourself out (for somebody) — ˌput yourself ˈout (for sb) derived (informal) to make a special effort to do sth for sb • Please don t put yourself out on my account. Main entry: ↑putderived … Useful english dictionary
put sth back — UK US put sth back Phrasal Verb with put({{}}/pʊt/ verb (putting, put, put) ► to return something to where it belongs: »I phoned pointing out that there had been no mistake on my account and demanded that the money be put back. »Money spent on… … Financial and business terms
put sth to the test — put sb/sth to the test ► to find out or show how good someone or something is: »This new project will really put her to the test. Main Entry: ↑test … Financial and business terms
ˌput sth ˈon — phrasal verb 1) to cover a part of your body with a piece of clothing or jewellery so that you are wearing it Ant: take sth off Dorothy put on her coat and went out.[/ex] 2) to make equipment start working Can you put the light on, please?[/ex]… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
ˌfit sth ˈout — phrasal verb to put equipment into a room or building so that it can be used for a particular purpose The kitchen has been fitted out with pine cupboards.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
put*/*/*/ — [pʊt] (past tense past participle put) verb [T] 1) to move something to a particular position using your hands Where did you put the newspaper?[/ex] Did I put my wallet in your bag?[/ex] She put her hand on Cliff s arm.[/ex] 2) to cause someone… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
