insert

[ verb in-surt; noun in-surt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to put or place in:

   to insert a key in a lock.

2. to introduce or cause to be introduced into the body of something:

   to insert an extra paragraph in an article.

noun

1. something inserted or to be inserted.
2. an extra leaf or section, printed independently, for binding or tipping into a book or periodical, especially a leaf or section consisting of an illustration or advertisement printed on different paper.
3. any small picture, device, etc., surrounded partly or completely by body type.
4. a paper, circular, etc., placed within the folds of a newspaper or the leaves of a book, periodical, etc.
5. Movies, Radio and Television. cut-in ( defs 1, 2 )

insert

verb

1. to put in or between; introduce
2. to introduce, as into text, such as a newspaper; interpolate

noun

1. something inserted
2. 1. a folded section placed in another for binding in with a book
   2. a printed sheet, esp one bearing advertising, placed loose between the leaves of a book, periodical, etc
3. another word for cut in

Derived Forms

• inˈsertable, adjective
• inˈserter, noun

Other Words From

• in·serta·ble adjective
• in·serter noun
• inter·in·sert verb (used with object)
• prein·sert verb (used with object)
• rein·sert verb (used with object)
• subin·sert verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of insert¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin insertus, past participle of inserere “to put in, insert,” equivalent to in- “in” + ser- (stem of serere “to link together”) + -tus past participle suffix; in- ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of insert¹

C16: from Latin inserere to plant in, ingraft, from in- ² + serere to join

Example Sentences

In tests, the device produced comparable results to a blood pressure cuff and another clinical device called an arterial line, which is a sensor inserted into an artery to continuously monitor blood pressure.

From Science Daily

By sorting truth from deceit, holding the adage that humanity’s greatest weapon is the lie, the Sisterhood wields influence throughout the galactic Imperium by inserting their representatives at the side of every ruler.

From Salon

The pain is worst in her thigh, where she had a metal rod inserted after cancer rotted her femur.

From BBC

If Ramsey did not get enough reps in practice as the season went on, he occasionally inserted himself onto the scout team, Pleasant said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Wisniewska then uses a scalpel to make a small hole and inserts a long cannula attached to a suction machine on the floor and begins to suck out fat.

From BBC

Related Words

• embed
• enter
• fill in
• imbed
• implant
• include
• inject
• introduce
• stick