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