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verb

1. 1

   To don (clothing, equipment or the like).

   “Why don't you put on your jacket. It's cold.”

2. 2

   To fool, kid, deceive.

   “She's putting on that she's sicker than she really is.”

3. 3

   To assume, adopt or affect; to behave in a particular way as a pretense.

   “He's just putting on that limp -- his leg's actually fine.”

4. 4

   To play (a recording).

   “Can you put on The Sound of Music? I'd like to see it again.”

5. 5

   To initiate cooking or warming, especially on a stovetop.

   “I'll put on some coffee for everybody.”

6. 6

   To perform for an audience.

   “The actors put on a show.”

7. 7

   To organize a performance for an audience.

8. 8

   To hurry up; to move swiftly forward.