Inglês

insert

gb/ˈɪnsɚt/ us/ˈɪnsɚt/
A2 Inglês
~ 3700
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo A2 action
1

Put something into another thing

To put something into something else.

Padrão de uso: to insert [something] into [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'insert' with 'put' in all contexts; 'insert' usually suggests placing something carefully or into a specific slot or opening.
Sinónimos
put in (More informal and general than 'insert'.) | place (Slightly more formal; can be broader in meaning.)
Antónimos
remove (Opposite action of taking something out.)
Colocações
insert a coin |insert a card |insert a key |insert text |insert an image
Temas
daily life |technology |communication |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Please insert your card into the machine.
  • He inserted the key into the lock.
  • You can insert an image into the document by clicking here.
  • The dentist inserted a small mirror into my mouth.
  • She inserted a USB drive into the port.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • Insert the coin into the slot.
  • He inserts the key into the door.
  • Insert your card to pay.
  • I insert a photo into the file.
  • Please insert the plug into the socket.
Nome B1 entity
2

Item placed inside something else

Something put inside another thing.

Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'insert' (noun) with 'inset', which is similar in spelling but can have different meanings in design or geography contexts.
Sinónimos
supplement (Often used for additional printed material; broader than 'insert'.)
Antónimos
removal (The act or result of taking something away, opposite of adding an insert.)
Colocações
magazine insert |advertising insert |foam insert |newspaper insert
Temas
publishing |manufacturing |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • The magazine came with a colorful advertising insert.
  • The box contains a foam insert to protect the product.
  • The newspaper insert featured local coupons.
  • She designed a custom insert for the drawer.
  • This brochure includes an insert with extra information.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The book has a photo insert.
  • I see an advert insert in the paper.
  • The box has a foam insert.
  • He made an insert for the drawer.
  • The bag has a soft insert.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
insert
IPA
GB/ˈɪnsɚt/
US/ˈɪnsɚt/
Sílabas e acento
in - sert (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: insert
  • Plural: inserts
Verb
  • Base: insert
  • 3rd Person Singular: inserts
  • Present Participle: inserting
  • Past: inserted
Família de palavras
Forms
inserts noun inserting verb inserted verb
Core family
insertion noun B2
Related words
reinsert verb
Expressões

insert card

1
/ˈɪnsɚt kˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase

Put a card into a machine slot

To put a plastic card into a machine so it can read it.

Exemplos
  • Insert card to continue your transaction.
  • Please insert card and enter your PIN.

insert coin

1
/ɪnsˈɚt kˈɔɪn/
fixed phrase

Put a coin into a machine

To put a coin into a machine so it will work.

Exemplos
  • Insert coin to start the game.
  • Please insert coin to open the gate.

insert text

1
/ɪnsˈɚt tˈɛkst/
fixed phrase technical

Add text into a document

To add words or letters to a document or file.

Exemplos
  • Click here to insert text into your file.
  • You can insert text at the cursor position.

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