put in
(to formally request or apply for something)
- They have put in a claim for damages.
- She is going to put in for early retirement.
- I want to put in for the job.
(to spend time or effort doing something)
- We’ve put in a lot of time and money on that project.
- Let’s put in a little more effort to finish this on time.
- I have to put in another half an hour at the office today.