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Depositing

/dɪˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To place or set down something in a specific location, often for safekeeping or storage.

    "She is depositing her paycheck into her savings account."
  2. 2

    To make a financial deposit, typically in a bank or financial institution.

    "He is depositing cash at the ATM."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'depositing' originates from the Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to put down'. It evolved through Old French 'deposer' before entering Middle English, where it took on the meaning of placing or laying down something for safekeeping.

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