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Meaning of put on

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

put on

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To don (clothing, equipment or the like).

    Example: Why don't you put on your jacket. It's cold.

  2. To fool, kid, deceive.

    Example: She's putting on that she's sicker than she really is.

  3. To assume, adopt or affect; to behave in a particular way as a pretense.

    Example: He's just putting on that limp -- his leg's actually fine.

  4. To play (a recording).

    Example: Can you put on The Sound of Music? I'd like to see it again.