deposits

/dɪˈpɒzɪts/

IPA: /D AH0 P AA1 Z IH0 T S/

noun

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
That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
3
Money placed in an account.
4
Anything left behind on a surface.
“a deposit of seaweed on the shore”
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
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
A place of deposit; a depository.

verb

1
To lay down; to place; to put.
“A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.”
2
To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.
“to deposit goods in a warehouse”
3
To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
4
To put money or funds into an account.
5
To lay aside; to rid oneself of.

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