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Meaning of deposit

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deposit

Pronunciation:/dɪˈpɒzɪt//dɨˈpɑzɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

  2. That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

  3. Money placed in an account.

  4. Anything left behind on a surface.

    Example: a deposit of seaweed on the shore

verb

Definitions

  1. To lay down; to place; to put.

    Example: A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.

  2. To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.

    Example: to deposit goods in a warehouse

  3. To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

  4. To put money or funds into an account.