Word
inject
Meanings
to push a liquid medicine or drug into someone’s body using a needle
to introduce something new into a situation, conversation, or process to change it or improve it
to force a fluid or gas into a machine or system through a pipe or valve
Definition
To inject means to force a liquid, substance, or new element into something.
To inject is to push a liquid into someone’s body, usually with a needle and syringe. It can also mean to introduce something new into a situation, such as energy, humor, or money. In technical contexts, it may mean to force a fluid into a system through pressure. The idea is always about adding something directly and deliberately.
Examples
- The nurse will inject the vaccine quickly and then ask you to wait for observation.
- During the debate, I tried to inject a note of irony to expose the flaw in his argument.
- To prevent the mixture from separating, they inject gas into the container under controlled pressure.
- She managed to inject fresh urgency into the project by setting clear milestones and following up consistently.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse inject with insert and say “inject a key into the lock,” but for solid objects you usually use insert or put in.
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