deposit

(noun) the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating. Synonyms: sedimentation, alluviation.

(noun) matter that has been deposited by some natural process. Synonyms: sediment.

(noun) the natural process of laying down a deposit of something. Synonyms: deposition.

(noun) money deposited in a bank or some similar institution. Synonyms: bank deposit.

(noun) a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later. Synonyms: down payment.

(noun) money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use. Example: "His deposit was refunded when he returned the car."

(noun) a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met.

(noun) a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping. Synonyms: depository, depositary, repository.

(noun) the act of putting something somewhere. Synonyms: deposition.

(verb) put, fix, force, or implant. Synonyms: lodge, wedge, stick. Examples: "Lodge a bullet in the table." "Stick your thumb in the crack."

(verb) put into a bank account. Synonyms: bank. Example: "She deposits her paycheck every month."

(verb) put (something somewhere) firmly. Synonyms: situate, fix, posit. Examples: "She posited her hand on his shoulder." "Deposit the suitcase on the bench." "Fix your eyes on this spot."