Deposit

/dɪˈpɒzɪt/

noun

  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.

verb

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

    A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.

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

    to deposit goods in a warehouse

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

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