move to or place in a particular position

I put my hand out towards her

watch where you're putting your feet!

bring into a particular state or condition

they tried to put me at ease

a large aid programme was put into practice

he was put in charge of civil defence

laws need to be put in place to stop human genetic experimentation

he is putting himself at risk

the matter has to be put into context

throw (a shot or weight) as an athletic sport

she set a women's record by putting the shot 56' 7"

(of a river) flow in a particular direction

a throw of a shot or weight