B2verbtechnologyhome
US/ɪnˈsɜːrt/
UK/ɪnˈsɜːt/
to put something inside another thing or between things
In context
Insert your card into the machine and enter your PIN.
She inserted a new paragraph in the middle of the essay.
The nurse carefully inserted the needle into his arm.
Words that go with insert
verb + noun
- insert a cardInsert a card before you press the button.
- insert a coinInsert a coin to unlock the shopping cart.
- insert a commentInsert a comment next to the unclear line.
- insert a pageInsert a page break before the next chapter.
verb + preposition
- insert intoInsert the key into the lock slowly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
insert in the boxCorrect: insert into the box