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

None of that matters, though, to two of the biggest newspapers in the country: On Wednesday, it was reported that the Los Angeles Times, and on Friday, the Washington Post, decided that they will not endorse Donald Trump’s opponent in the election because insert audio of gum popping, raging brush fires, and the sound of champagne bottles opening.

From Slate

And to further increase the availability of long-acting contraception in rural areas, the universities are training their students and local providers on how to insert, remove, and get reimbursed for the devices.

From Salon

“The Clean Water Act does not contain the limitation that San Francisco is asking the court to insert — one that would prevent EPA from ensuring that polluters do not threaten public health and safety,” said Sanjay Narayan, counsel for the Sierra Club.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the issues raised by some commission members were Musk’s decision to insert himself in the presidential race, his spreading of conspiracy theories, the labor record of his companies and derogatory comments he has made about the transgender community.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s as if Ari Aster had a leftover prop from “Hereditary” that was gathering dust inside an A24 storage shed and someone decided to insert it into “We Live in Time” just to see if anyone would notice.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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