put on to
Britishverb
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to connect by telephone
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to inform (someone) of (a person's location or activities)
I put the police on to him
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to tell (a person) about (someone or something beneficial)
can you put me on to a cheap supermarket?
Example Sentences
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Catalonia's regional government said the frequency of services "would gradually increase on each line", while around 100 extra buses would be put on to cope with demand.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
While marches, protests and rallies form a major part of Pride around the world, live music and performances are put on to draw even bigger crowds.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
But it’s almost like a mask that you have to put on to navigate this world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2025
Nia Jeffries, deputy leader of Gwynedd council, said buses have also been put on to take people from the car park to Yr Wyddfa, also known as Snowdon.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2023
The serving girls moved down to the kitchen, where kettles of water were put on to boil for the washing of the dishes.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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