deposits

/dɪˈpɒzɪts//dɪˈpɑzɪts/

noun

  1. 1

    Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

  2. 2

    That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

  3. 3

    Money placed in an account.

  4. 4

    Anything left behind on a surface.

    a deposit of seaweed on the shore
  5. 5

    A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.

    They put a deposit on the apartment.
  6. 6

    A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

  7. 7

    A place of deposit; a depository.

verb

  1. 1

    To lay down; to place; to put.

    A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.
  2. 2

    To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.

    to deposit goods in a warehouse
  3. 3

    To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

  4. 4

    To put money or funds into an account.

  5. 5

    To lay aside; to rid oneself of.

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