Actions of Execution (Put)

to cause something to stop or finish, often in a permanent way

The government put an end to the war by signing a peace treaty.

to attend a particular event, gathering, or location, often for a short period of time

He decided to put in an appearance at the charity event to show his support.

to apply a concept or idea in a real-life situation to test its effectiveness or gain experience in using it

He wanted to put his knowledge of gardening into practice by starting his own vegetable garden.

to temporarily make someone wait during a phone call before resuming the conversation

When the customer called the support hotline, the representative put them on hold to check for information.

to bring someone to a court of law to determine if they are guilty of a crime

The prosecution decided to put the suspect on trial for the robbery that occurred last month.

to gain body mass or become heavier

After her pregnancy, she started to put on weight gradually.

to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way

The police put a stop to the riot by arresting the rioters.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it ahead, often by one hour, to match the start of daylight saving time

Don't forget to put the clock forward by one hour this weekend to align it with daylight saving time.

to adjust the time on a clock by moving it backward, often by one hour, to match the end of daylight saving time

Setting the clock back is a simple task that helps keep your schedule in sync with the change in time when daylight saving time concludes.

to encourage someone to do something foolish or inappropriate

His friends put him up to making that risky jump off the cliff.

to share one's opinion on a topic that is under discussion

The politician put his two cents' worth into the debate, even though he wasn't a member of the panel.

to express one's opinion, even if it is not asked for

The customer put in his two pennyworth about the new store policy, even though no one asked for his opinion.

to compare something, particularly one's ideas or problems, with those of someone else's in order to better understand, improve, or deal with them

After hearing about the challenges others face, my own problems were put into perspective, making me appreciate what I have.