inject

//ɪnˈdʒɛkt//
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Verb

injectInfinitive
injectPresent tense
injectedPast tense
injectedPast participle
injectingPresent participle
injectsThird-person singular
1

To introduce a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine, into the body using a syringe.

The nurse injected the vaccine into my arm.

2

To introduce or add something new into a situation, conversation, or process.

She tried to inject some humor into the serious discussion.

3

To force or drive a fluid into something.

The mechanic injected oil into the engine.