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1. transitive verb provide something: to offer or provide something, especially money
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2. transitive verb build something: to build or erect something
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3. transitive verb fasten something to wall: to fasten something to a wall, fence, or other upright surface
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4. transitive and intransitive verb accommodate somebody: to give somebody accommodations, or find accommodations somewhere
  put us up for the night
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5. transitive verb put something on market: to offer something for sale
The house contents were put up for sale at auction.
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6. transitive verb pile hair on top of head: to fix long hair in a style that is coiled or piled on the top of the head and then secured, usually with hairpins
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7. transitive verb engage in something: to engage in or carry on something
put up a fight
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8. transitive verb assemble and package something: to assemble something, especially according to a set of instructions or specifications, and then package it appropriately for storage or transport
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9. transitive verb offer somebody as candidate: to propose somebody as a candidate
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10. transitive verb increase something: to raise or increase something
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11. transitive verb return something to storage: place something where it belongs for storage
They'll put up their tools when the project is done.
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12. transitive verb can fruits or vegetables: to preserve fruits or vegetables
We put up a dozen jars of apple jelly.
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13. transitive verb return weapon to holder: to return a weapon taken out for use to its holder
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put up or shut up used to indicate that somebody should either do something about something or else stop talking about it (informal)
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