same as put forward
Example: An ambitious actor often had to put up with worse in the furtherance of his career.
to build something such as a wall, fence, or house
Example: Besides, maybe she'd get her own Web site, put up her favorite surveillance shots, charge for downloading the naked ones.
to fix a picture or notice onto an upright structure such as a wall
Example: Could you put me up for the night when I come to London?
to fix a shelf or cupboard onto a wall
Example: Grants were available to help with the cost of putting up new school buildings.
to increase the value or price of something
Example: I put a few posters up to make the room look less bare.
to let someone stay in your house
Example: I was soaked before I could put my umbrella up.
to make a particular effort in order to achieve or prevent something
Example: In all, 60 political parties put up candidates.
to provide a large amount of money for something
Example: It was Clare who first put up the idea of a concert to raise money for the school.
to raise something, especially so that it is ready to use
Example: John was in the garden putting a fence up.
to raise your arm to show that you want to ask or answer a question, or so that someone can count you
Example: Liverpool put up a marvellous performance throughout the game.
to show a particular level of skill or ability in doing something, especially in a competition
Example: Menzies’ counsel put up a spirited defence of his client.
to stay for a short time in a place that is not your home
Example: Once they were truthful with each other, she could put up with a lot, she told him.
to suggest that someone should be elected to a particular position
Example: Put your hand up if you know the answer – don’t shout out.
used for telling someone that they should either deal with something or stop talking about doing it
Example: Put your hood up or you’ll catch cold.
