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Meaning ofput-upin English

put-up

Definitions

Verb
1. to endure or tolerate something unpleasant
  She had to put up with the noise from the construction site.
2. to persuade or dare someone; convince
  The scammer tried to put up the investor to give him more money.
3. to present or offer resistance; fight back
  The community put up a strong resistance against the new development.
4. to make something available; offer for use
  The hotel will put up a free breakfast buffet for guests.
5. to store or set something aside
  She decided to put up her winter clothes in the attic until next year.
6. to provide shelter or housing; take in someone
  The charity organization put up refugees in temporary housing.
7. to preserve food by canning or sterilizing; store in airtight containers
  The farmer put up jars of homemade jam to sell at the market.
8. to hang or mount something; display
  The artist will put up her paintings in the gallery for the exhibition.
9. to style hair up on the head
  She spent hours to put up her hair in an elegant updo for the wedding.
Adjective
1. arranged in advance to deceive or manipulate others
  The put-up job interview was a waste of time.

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