dɪˈpɔzɪt n. & v. --n. 1 a
Brit. a
sum of
money kept in an
account in a bank. b
anything stored or entrusted
for safe keeping, usu. in a bank. 2 a a sum
payable as a
first instalment on an
item bought on
hire purchase, or as a
pledge for a
contract. b a returnable sum payable on
the short-term hire of a
car,
boat, etc. 3 a a
natural layer of
sand, rock,
coal, etc. b a layer of precipitated
matter on a
surface, e.g.
fur on a
kettle. --v.tr. (deposited, depositing) 1 a put or lay down in a (usu. specified)
place (deposited the
book on the floor). b (of
water, wind, etc.) leave (matter etc.) lying in a displaced
position. 2 a
store or
entrust for keeping. b pay (a sum of money)
into a bank account,
esp. a deposit account. 3 pay (a sum) as a first instalment or as a pledge for a contract. ødeposit account Brit. a bank account
that pays
interest but
from which money
cannot usu. be withdrawn
without notice or
loss of interest. on deposit (of money) placed in a deposit account. [L depositum (n.), med.L depositare f. L deponere deposit(as DEPONENT)]
