Verbs for Placement

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

She set the book on the table.

to drop or place something heavily and without much care

She plonked the bags of groceries on the kitchen counter after a long day of shopping.

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

She set up a charity to support underprivileged children in the community.

to place something in a particular position or setting

The architect decided to situate the building on the edge of the hill for a panoramic view.

to place or fix something in a specific location

To secure the valuable artifact, the museum decided to deposit it in a high-security vault.

to place or add something into a specific space or object

He decided to insert a key into the lock to open the door.

to be of the right size or shape for someone

Can you try on these shoes to see if they fit?

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

The general decided to deploy the troops along the perimeter for a defensive stance.

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

To upgrade the kitchen, they hired a professional to install the new dishwasher.

to move something or someone from one place or position to another

Did she put the flowers in the vase?

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella.

the part of space where someone or something is or they should be

I want to find a new place to eat dinner tonight.

any area beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Astronauts trained for travel in space.

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

The gardener watered the plant every morning.

a job, role, or function within an organization

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

She lies about her age to seem older.

to propose or assume something as true or factual, serving as the foundation for further reasoning or argumentation

In the scientific hypothesis, researchers often posit certain conditions to explore their potential effects on the experiment.

a time assigned on a schedule or agenda