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Definition of put to phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

put to

phrasal verb
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put somebody to something
  1. to cause somebody trouble, difficulty, etc.
    • I hope we're not putting you to too much trouble.
    Topics Difficulty and failurec2
put something to somebody
  1. to offer a suggestion to somebody so that they can accept or reject it
    • Your proposal will be put to the board of directors.
    Topics Suggestions and advicec1
  2. to ask somebody a question
    • The audience is now invited to put questions to the speaker.
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