insert

UK: ɪnˈsɜːt | US: ɪnˈsɜːrt

Definition
  1. vt. to put or place something into something else

  2. n. something that is inserted, such as an additional section in a document or a piece of material added to something

Structure
in <into>sert <join>
Etymology

The word "insert" comes from Latin insertus, the past participle of inserere, meaning "to put in, join, or attach." The morpheme in- means "into," and -sert derives from serere, meaning "to join or weave." This reflects the action of placing one thing into another, as if weaving it into place. Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to its current form, retaining its core meaning of adding or embedding something within another object or context.

Examples
  1. Please insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise.

  2. The magazine includes an insert with coupons for local stores.

  3. He carefully inserted the USB drive into the computer port.

  4. The editor asked her to insert a new paragraph explaining the concept.

  5. You can insert additional slides into the presentation if needed.