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deposit [dɪˈpɑːzət]

1 deposit verb
  • to put (money) in a bank account
  • to put or leave (someone or something) in a particular place
  • to leave an amount of (something, such as sand, snow, or mud) on a surface or area especially over a period of time

2 deposit noun
  • an amount of money that is put in a bank account
  • money that you give someone when you agree to buy something (such as a house or car)
  • money that you pay when you buy or rent something and that you can get back if you return the thing or leave it in good condition