Put up

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To display or post something

Example sentence
She put up flyers around the neighborhood for her lost cat.
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Common pattern: put up + posted item (noun)

put up flyers

put up a poster

put up a notice

put up decorations

put up a sign

Separable usage
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He put up a sign for the garage sale. ✅ (Correct)

He put a sign up for the garage sale. ✅ (Correct)

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To resist or fight back

Example sentence
The team put up a fight in the final quarter.
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Common pattern: put up + a fight/resistance (noun)

put up a fight

put up a struggle

put up resistance

put up a good fight

put up a defense

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The protesters put up fierce resistance. ✅ (Correct)

The protesters put fierce resistance up. ❌ (Incorrect — fixed expression, doesn't separate)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To offer money or provide funds (bail, collateral)

Example sentence
His parents put up his bail money.
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Common pattern: put up + money-related noun

put up bail

put up collateral

put up the cash

put up a deposit

put up the funds

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She put up her car as collateral. ✅ (Correct)

She put her car up as collateral. ✅ (Correct)

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To construct or erect something (a fence, a tent, a sign)

Example sentence
They put up a fence in the backyard.
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Common pattern: put up + structure (noun)

put up a fence

put up a tent

put up a sign

put up a wall

put up shelves

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He put up a small shed in the yard. ✅ (Correct)

He put a small shed up in the yard. ✅ (Correct)