inject
1 of 1verb/ˌɪn.ˈʤɛkt/
Forms:injects,injecting,injected,injected
1
to insert a substance or material into the body, often through a needle
B2- Veterinarians may inject animals with medications for various health purposes.
- The veterinarian injected the dog with a vaccine to prevent disease.
- They had to inject the horse with fluids to help with dehydration.
- The medic injected the soldier with a sedative to calm him down.
- In the emergency room, they injected the patient with fluids to stabilize his condition.
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2
to add or insert something new or different into a situation, system, or activity
transitive- The coach injected fresh energy into the team by implementing a new training routine.
- She tried to inject some humor into the conversation to lighten the mood.
- The speech was carefully crafted to inject optimism into the audience's mindset.
- A burst of creativity injected life into the otherwise dull project.
- He injected a note of urgency into the meeting to focus everyone on the deadline.
3
to forcefully insert a something into a space, cavity, or material using pressure
transitive- Engineers injected cement into the cracks of the foundation to stabilize the structure.
- Workers injected foam insulation into the walls to improve energy efficiency.
- Engineers injected a special sealant into the walls to prevent water leakage.
- The laboratory injected the sample into the test tube for analysis.
- They injected the concrete into the molds to create the new foundation for the building.
4
to introduce a liquid, such as a drug or vaccine, into the body of a person or animal using a syringe
transitive- The nurse injected the flu vaccine into his arm during the appointment.
- She had to inject insulin every day to manage her diabetes.
- The physician instructed the patient to inject the medication twice daily for two weeks.
- He felt a slight pinch as the doctor injected the painkiller.
- They injected the sedative to calm the animal before the procedure.
5
to administer a narcotic drug into one's own body, often as a habitual or addictive practice
- Over time, he started to inject more frequently, becoming dependent on the drug.
- They found evidence that he had been injecting regularly.
- He began to inject regularly to numb the emotional pain he felt.
- The addict would inject whenever he felt the craving for the drug.
- She struggled with the urge to inject, even after going through rehab.