deposit

/dɪˈpɑzɪt/
noun
  1. Money placed in a bank account.
    • My savings account earns interest on the deposit.
    • The bank requires a minimum deposit of $50 to open an account.
    • He made a large deposit after selling his car.
  2. A sum paid as a first installment or as security.
    • We paid a deposit of $500 to hold the apartment.
    • The hotel requires a deposit for reservations.
    • She got her deposit back after returning the rental car.
  3. A layer of material that has accumulated naturally.
    • Oil deposits are found deep underground.
    • The flood left a thick deposit of mud on the fields.
    • The cave contains rich mineral deposits.
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verb
  1. To put money into a bank account.
    • You can deposit cash at the ATM anytime.
    • She deposits part of her paycheck into savings every month.
    • I need to deposit this check before the weekend.
  2. To put or leave something in a particular place.
    • He deposited the keys on the counter as he left.
    • The river deposits silt along its banks during floods.
    • Please deposit your bags in the locker before entering.
  3. To pay a sum as a first installment or security.
    • She deposited a small fee to hold the wedding venue.
    • We had to deposit 10% of the price to reserve the apartment.
    • The landlord requires tenants to deposit one month's rent.
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