insert

present singular third person inserts · participle present inserting · participle past inserted · past inserted

1. transitiveTo put in between or into.

   To make your proof easier to understand, I recommend you insert a few more steps.

   1 more example

   In order to withdraw money from a cash machine, you have to insert your debit card.

   Synonyms: enter, inset, introduce, put in, put inside

plural inserts

1. An image inserted into text.
2. A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.

   This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.

3. A mechanical component inserted into another.

   a threaded insert

4. human sciencesAn expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
5. biologyA sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.
6. broadcastingA pre-recorded segment included as part of a live broadcast.
7. broadcastingA close-up shot used to draw attention to a particular element of a larger scene.

   […] close-ups of her legs on the escalator, an insert of the emergency stop button (ARRET D'URGENCE), intercut close-ups of her glance and the cinema sign, […]

   2013, David Bordwell, Narration in the Fiction Film, page 316

8. informalA diaper insert.
9. audio effectsA plug-in that adds an effect to an audio track.
10. computingA key to toggle between text insert mode and overwrite mode.

plural Inserts · alternative INSERT

1. A key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.

   Press Insert and select the print queue created in the previous section.

   1997, Jeffrey F. Hughes, The Network Press QuickPath to NetWare 4.11 Networks, Network Press, →ISBN, page 425

   5 more examples

   Now type the word "fleece" and then a space, and press INSERT once more to cancel LOCK INSERT.

   1983, Jonathan Sachs, Rick Meyer, The HHC User Guide, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, →ISBN, page 30

   The removed text is temporarily stored in the system INSERT HERE buffer. To insert that text at a new location, position the cursor at the new location and press INSERT.

   1990, Paula Sharick, The Essential Guide to VMS Utilities and Commands: VMS Version 5, Van Nostrand Reinhold, →ISBN

   Press INSERT one time. You will notice the mode indicator change to the other mode. Press INSERT again, and the indicator will return to the original mode. If necessary, press INSERT again so "Insert" appears as the mode.

   1995, Daniel J. Fingerman, Lotus Word Pro 96 for Windows 95 Made Easy: The Basics and ..., Osborne McGraw-Hill, →ISBN

   To add another trustee to the list, press Insert. To delete a trustee from the list, select the trustee in question and press Delete. To modify the rights for an existing trustee press, select the trustee in question and press Enter.

   1996, Doug Bierer, Inside NetWare 4.1, New Riders, →ISBN

   Press Insert to hold down the mouse button for dragging and press Delete to stop dragging.

   2011, Arnold Reinhold, Switching to a Mac For Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN, page 148

   Synonyms: Ins