insert
in|sert (inserts inserting inserted)
The verb is pronounced /ɪns'ɜːrt/ The noun is pronounced /'ɪnsɜːrt/
1 [VERB] V n into n, V n
If you insert an object into something, you put the object inside it.
He took a small key from his pocket and slowly inserted it into the lock...
Wait for a couple of minutes with your mouth closed before inserting the thermometer.
● insertion [N-VAR]
...the first experiment involving the insertion of a new gene into a human being.
2 [VERB] V n, also V n into/in n
If you insert a comment into a piece of writing or a speech, you include it.
They joined with the monarchists to insert a clause calling for a popular vote on the issue.
● insertion [N-VAR]
He recorded an item for insertion in the programme.
3 [N-COUNT]
An insert is something that is inserted somewhere, especially an advertisement on a piece of paper that is placed between the pages of a book or magazine.
The verb is pronounced /ɪns'ɜːrt/ The noun is pronounced /'ɪnsɜːrt/
1 [VERB] V n into n, V n
If you insert an object into something, you put the object inside it.
He took a small key from his pocket and slowly inserted it into the lock...
Wait for a couple of minutes with your mouth closed before inserting the thermometer.
● insertion [N-VAR]
...the first experiment involving the insertion of a new gene into a human being.
2 [VERB] V n, also V n into/in n
If you insert a comment into a piece of writing or a speech, you include it.
They joined with the monarchists to insert a clause calling for a popular vote on the issue.
● insertion [N-VAR]
He recorded an item for insertion in the programme.
3 [N-COUNT]
An insert is something that is inserted somewhere, especially an advertisement on a piece of paper that is placed between the pages of a book or magazine.