deposit

Definition

  • verb: to put (money) in a bank account
  • verb: to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge

Examples

  • If you return that empty soda can, you'll get back the five-cent 'deposit' you paid when you bought the soda.

  • He carefully 'deposited' [=(more commonly) 'put, placed'] the tools in the trunk of his car.

  • Our records show that she 'made' a large 'deposit' to her account earlier in the month.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...you do not have the assets to justify this loan. I'm sorry. Well... At least we get the toaster. Actually, tha's only with a deposit of or more. Oh, yes, I see. Okay. Don't worry, we'll figure it out. Peter? Don't leave me. (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2
  • (..) Actually, there was this obnoxious usher. Somebody has to talk to that usher, M.J. Your time has expired. Please deposit cents for the next five minutes. I wanna tell you the truth. Here it is. I'm Spider-Man. Weird, huh? (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2