# depositing

/dəˈpɑzɪtɪŋ/ (US) · /dɪpˈɒsɪtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/depositing
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to put something into a place, like a bank, a box, or a hole in the ground. You do this when you want to leave something there for a while.

For teachers: to place something in a specific location or container, often for safekeeping or for a specific purpose. The present participle form of 'deposit'.

## Examples

- She is depositing money into her bank account.
- The workers are depositing the collected waste into large bins before the truck arrives to pick it up.
- By depositing the initial capital into the trust fund, the family ensured that the property would be maintained for future generations regardless of market fluctuations.

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