Definitions
1.nounSediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
2.nounThat which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
3.nounMoney placed in an account.
4.nounAnything left behind on a surface."a deposit of seaweed on the shore"
5.nounA 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.nounA 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.nounA place of deposit; a depository.
8.verbTo lay down; to place; to put."A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."
9.verbTo lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store."to deposit goods in a warehouse"
10.verbTo entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
11.verbTo put money or funds into an account.
12.verbTo lay aside; to rid oneself of.