put up

put up  {v.}

1a. To make and pack (especially a lunch or medicine); get ready; prepare.

Every morning Mother puts up lunches for the three children.

The druggist put up the medicine that the doctor had prescribed.

Compare: MAKE UP (1).

1b. To put food into jars or cans to save; can.

Mother is putting up peaches in jars.

1c. To store away for later use.

The farmer put up three tons of hay for the winter.

2. To put in place; put (something) where it belongs.

After he unpacked the car, John put it up.

After the hard ride, the doctor gave the horse to the stable boy to put up.

After the battle, the knight put up his sword.

Syn.: PUT AWAY.

3. To suggest that (someone) be chosen a member, officer, or official.

The club decided to take in another member, and Bill put up Charles.

- Often used with "for".

The Republicans put Mr. Williams up for mayor.

4. To put (hair) a special way; arrange.

Aunt May puts up her hair in curlers every night.

Compare: DO UP (3a).

5. To place on sale; offer for sale.

She put the house up for sale.

6a. To provide lodging for; furnish a room to.

The visitor was put up in the home of Mr. Wilson.

They put Frank up at a good hotel.

6b. To rent or get shelter; take lodging; stay in a place to sleep.

The traveler put up at a motel.

We put up with friends on our trip to Canada.

7. To make; engage in.

He put up a good fight against his sickness.

Compare: CARRY ON.

8. To furnish (money) or something needed; pay for.