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insert Definition

in·sert (in sʉrt′; for n. in′sʉrt′)

transitive verb

to put or fit (something) into something else; put in; introduce

Etymology: < L insertus, pp. of inserere < in-, in + serere, to join

noun

anything inserted or for insertion; esp., an extra leaf or section inserted, as in a publication

insert Synonyms

insert

n.

enclosure, supplement, new material; see addition 2, advertisement 2, insertion.

insert Synonyms

insert

v.

  1. To put in

    implant, stick in, slip in, place in; see embed 1.

  2. To introduce

    enter, interpolate, inject; see include 2.

insert Usage Examples

Object

  • needle: Insert the needle into the right hand side of the graft from outside in, 5mm from the graft edge.
  • catheter: When she had another, Senior Vet Jeremy admitted her overnight, and gently inserted the catheter in the usual way.
  • tube: You will have a fine plastic tube inserted through your nose into the stomach to stop you from being sick.
  • skewer: To test the meat insert a skewer in to thickest part of the leg.
  • gene: In the latest research, scientists inserted a gene for a single protein produced by BDV into mouse embryos.
  • disk: When you switch drives or insert a disk, you see a new disk directory.

Preposition: through

incision: The lens loop, mounted on a 5 ml syringe, is now inserted through the incision into the eye.

Adjective modifier

A4: Only 1 per mailing An A4 insert consists of 1 single sheet of A4 paper.

Preposition: into

  • vagina: Thrush is easily treated with tablets ( pessaries ) inserted into the vagina and cream for the surrounding skin.
  • urethra: In men, a swab is inserted into the urethra of the penis.
  • genome: Beneficial genes are snipped out of organisms, often other plants, and inserted into the genome of the crop.
  • vein: A fine plastic tube is inserted into a vein at the front of your elbow.
  • artery: Once you are asleep, a needle will be inserted into the small artery at your wrist.

Noun used with modifier

  • foam: The boxes are fitted with replaceable polyester foam inserts.
  • rubber: Featuring embossed cherry blossom design on side, Reinforced Seams and EVA outsole with molded rubber pod inserts to provide durability and traction.
  • cdna: Furthermore, very few vectors can accommodate long cDNA inserts.
  • cassette: The instructions on the cassette insert are not entirely clear but by playing with the computer for a few throws the process becomes simple.
  • CD: Includes lyrics printed in CD insert and a CD+G graphics-enabled compact disk featuring complete as well as accompaniment-only versions of each Broadway show number.
  • gel: It comes with three gel insert sheets, and 2 chemical heat packs.

Preposition: for

convenience: Numbered paragraphs have been inserted for convenience and clarity.