Meaning of 'deposit'

noun

the act of putting something somewhere

Synonyms: deposition

noun

a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

Synonyms: depository depositary repository

noun

a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

noun

matter that has been deposited by some natural process

Synonyms: sediment

noun

the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

Synonyms: sedimentation alluviation

noun

money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use

Example: "My deposit was refunded when I returned the car."

noun

a partial payment made at the time of purchase

Synonyms: down payment

noun

money deposited in a bank or some similar institution

Synonyms: bank deposit

noun

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

Synonyms: deposition

verb

put, fix, force, or implant

Synonyms: stick wedge lodge

verb

put (something somewhere) firmly

Synonyms: fix

verb

put into a bank account

Example: "I deposit my paycheck every month."

Synonyms: bank