input something—
1. contribute information or suggestion:
- Lawyers are good places to go for advice, but I wanted to input the idea of talking to the bank manager too.
2. enter data into a computer:
- Your chosen password should be remembered as you will need to input this later when using the service.
put in something—
1. include or add smth.:
- Don’t forget to put in your daytime work number and your home number so we can better assist you.
2. make a claim or application for smth.:
- Naturally, McDermott put in a plea of innocent. I don’t know that his plea involved insanity as the reason.
3. make a remark, especially to add smth. to a conversation:
- I’m sure other members want to put in a couple of words on this issue.
4. make a telephone call:
- I put in a call to his office through the company’s toll-free telephone number.
5. devote time or effort:
- The filmmakers put in much work to ensure that it was as historically accurate as possible.