Main entry: deposit, deposition
Definition: the act of putting something somewhere
Main entry: deposit, depositary, depository, repository
Definition: a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
Main entry: deposit
Definition: a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met
Definition: matter that has been deposited by some natural process
Main entry: deposit, alluviation, sedimentation
Definition: the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating
Main entry: deposit
Definition: money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use
Usage: his deposit was refunded when he returned the car
Main entry: deposit, down payment
Definition: a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later
Main entry: deposit, bank deposit
Definition: money deposited in a bank or some similar institution
Main entry: deposit, deposition
Definition: the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
Main entry: stick, deposit, wedge, lodge
Definition: put, fix, force, or implant
Usage: lodge a bullet in the table; stick your thumb in the crack
Main entry: posit, fix, situate, deposit
Definition: put (something somewhere) firmly
Usage: She posited her hand on his shoulder; deposit the suitcase on the bench; fix your eyes on this spot
Definition: put into a bank account
Usage: She deposits her paycheck every month