put-up
adjective
\ ˈpu̇t-ˈəp
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Definition of put-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
: arranged secretly beforehand
a put-up job
put up
verb
put up;
putting up;
puts up
Definition of put up (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to place in a container or receptacle
put his lunch up in a bag
b
: to put away (a sword) in a scabbard : sheathe
c
: to prepare so as to preserve for later use : can
d
: to put in storage
2
: to start (game animals) from cover
3
: to nominate for election
4
: to offer up (something, such as a prayer)
5
: set sense 16
6
: to make available
especially
: to offer for public sale
put their possessions up for auction
7
: to give food and shelter to : accommodate
8
: to arrange (a plot, a scheme, etc.) with others
put up a job to steal the jewels
10a
: to make a display of
put up a brave front
b
: to engage in
put up a struggle
11a
: contribute, pay
put up bail money
b
: to offer as a prize or stake
13
: to succeed in producing or achieving
an athlete who has put up big numbers
also
: score sense 4a(1)
put up 20 points
put one up to
put up with
: to incite one to (a course of action)
they put him up to playing the prank
: to endure or tolerate without complaint or attempt at reprisal