insert (n.)

  1. a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication

  2. an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted

    [ Syn: inset ]

  3. (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program

    [ Syn: cut-in ]

  4. (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film

    [ Syn: cut-in ]

    insert (v.)

  1. put or introduce into something; insert a picture into the text

    [ Syn: infix , enter , introduce ]

  2. introduce; Insert your ticket here

    [ Syn: enclose , inclose , stick in , put in , introduce ]

  3. fit snugly into; insert your ticket into the slot; tuck your shirttail in

    [ Syn: tuck ]

  4. insert casually; She slipped in a reference to her own work

    [ Syn: slip in , stick in , sneak in ]

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