insert

Plural: inserts

Noun

• a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication
• an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
• (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program
• (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film
• An image inserted into text.
• A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.
• A mechanical component inserted into another.
• An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
• A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.
• A pre-recorded segment included as part of a live broadcast.
• A close-up shot used to draw attention to a particular element of a larger scene.
• A diaper insert.
• A plug-in that adds an effect to an audio track.
• A key to toggle between text insert mode and overwrite mode

Verb

Verb Forms: inserted, inserting, inserts

• To place or put something into something else.
• put or introduce into something
  • "insert a picture into the text"
• introduce
  • "Insert your ticket here"
• fit snugly into
  • "insert your ticket into the slot"
• insert casually
• To put in between or into.

Examples

• a threaded insert
• In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card.
• She decided to INSERT the ’Q’ onto a double letter score, hoping for a big point gain in Words With Friends.
• This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.
• To make your proof easier to understand, I recommend you insert a few more steps.

Synonyms

cut-in, enclose, enter, inclose, infix, inset, introduce, put in, slip in, sneak in, stick in, tuck, put inside

Antonyms

delete

Related Words

insertion