put case: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To present or state an argument, explanation, or set of reasons in support of a proposition or position.
  • To present a matter for consideration or judgment.

  Examples

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  • During the debate, Maria put her case clearly and convinced many voters.

    Durante el debate, María expuso su argumento claramente y convenció a muchos votantes.

  • I want to put my case before the committee to explain why this project matters.

    Quiero presentar mi argumento ante el comité para explicar por qué este proyecto es importante.

  • He put the case for investing in green energy with compelling facts and figures.

    Presentó el argumento para invertir en energía verde con datos y cifras convincentes.

• 2.

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  • To place, set down, or put a physical case, container, or similar object in a particular location.

  Examples

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  • She put the case carefully on the desk before starting the presentation.

    Colocó el estuche cuidadosamente sobre el escritorio antes de comenzar la presentación.

  • I put my briefcase back in the locker after the meeting ended.

    Guardé mi maletín en la taquilla después de que terminó la reunión.

  • Did you put the instrument case under the chair as I asked?

    ¿Pusiste el estuche del instrumento debajo de la silla como te pedí?

  • They were putting cases of supplies in the storage room all afternoon.

    Estuvieron colocando cajas de suministros en el almacén toda la tarde.