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   deposit

   /dɪˈpɒzɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a sum of money paid into a bank or building society account: "cash funds which are an alternative to bank or building society deposits"
   • 2. a sum payable as a first instalment on the purchase of something or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later: "we've saved enough for a deposit on a house" Similar down paymentpart paymentadvance paymentprepaymentinstalmentsecurityretainerpledgestakefront moneymoney up front
   • ▪ a returnable sum payable on the hire or rental of something, to cover possible loss or damage: "a refundable €100 deposit is payable on arrival at the villa"
   • ▪ (in the UK) a sum of money lodged by an election candidate and forfeited if they fail to receive a certain proportion of the votes: "he lost his deposit with only 883 votes"
   • 3. a layer or mass of accumulated matter: "the deposits of salt on the paintwork" Similar accumulationsedimentsublimatelayercoveringcoatingdustingblanket
   • ▪ a natural underground layer of rock, coal, or other material: "a great quantity of pottery was found in this deposit" Similar seamveinlodelayerstratumbedaccumulation
   • 4. the action of placing something in a specified place: "the deposit of a thesis in a library gives no guarantee of copyright protection"

   verb

   • 1. put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place: "he deposited a pile of school books on the kitchen table" Similar put (down)placelay (down)set (down)unloadrestsettlesitdroplet fallthrow downfling downinformal:dumpstickparkplonkpopshovebungplunkarchaic:unladerare:positOpposite pick up
   • ▪ (of water, the wind, or other natural agency) lay down (matter) gradually as a layer or covering: "beds where salt is deposited by the tide" Similar leave behindleaveset downlet settleprecipitatedumpwash upcast up
   • ▪ lay (an egg): "the female deposits a line of eggs"
   • 2. place (something) somewhere for safekeeping: "a vault in which guests may deposit valuable property"
   • ▪ pay (a sum of money) into a bank or building society account: "the money had been deposited in a Swiss bank account" Similar lodgebankhousestorestowput awayhoardlay inentrustconsigncommitinformal:stashsquirrel awaysalt awayput aside for a rainy day
   • ▪ pay (a sum) as a first instalment or as a pledge for a contract: "I had to deposit 10% of the price of the house"

   Word Origin late 16th century (especially in the phrases in deposit or on deposit): from Latin depositum (noun), medieval Latin depositare (verb), both from Latin deposit- ‘laid aside’, from the verb deponere.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › dWhat Is a Deposit? Definition, Meaning, Types, and Example

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   Dec 14, 2023 · A deposit is money held in a bank account or with another financial institution that requires a transfer from one party to another. It can also be the amount of money used as security or collateral for delivery of goods or services. Learn about the types of deposits, such as demand and time deposits, and see an example of a deposit.

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   Learn the meaning of deposit as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of different contexts and domains. Find out how to use deposit in banking, commerce, property, geology and more.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word deposit as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how deposit relates to banking, geology, law, and medicine.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEPOSIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word deposit as a noun and a verb in different contexts. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and related terms for deposit.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › depositDeposit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of deposit. noun. the act of putting something somewhere. synonyms: deposition. see more. noun. money deposited in a bank or some similar institution. synonyms: bank deposit. see more. noun. money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use. “his deposit was refunded when he returned the car” see more. noun.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › depositDEPOSIT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Deposit definition: to place for safekeeping or in trust, especially in a bank account. See examples of DEPOSIT used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondeposit verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of deposit verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.