Separable Object can go in the middle or after: "put it away" or "put away the dishes"
Inseparable Object always goes after the particle — never in the middle.
Intransitive No object needed — the verb stands alone.
put onSeparable
To wear clothing or accessories; to gain weight; to organize or host an event; to pretend.
"Put on your jacket — it's cold outside."
put offSeparable
To postpone or delay something to a later time; to discourage someone from doing something.
"Don't put off your homework until the last minute."
put awaySeparable
To store something in its proper place; to save money; to set something aside.
"Please put away the dishes after you dry them."
put outSeparable
To extinguish a fire or cigarette; to publish or release something; to inconvenience someone.
"Firefighters put out the blaze in under an hour."
put backSeparable
To return something to its original place after using it.
"Please put the book back on the shelf when you're done."
put up withInseparable
To tolerate or accept something unpleasant without complaining.
"I can't put up with this noise anymore — please turn it down."
put downSeparable
To set something down on a surface; to criticize or insult someone; to write/record something.
"She always puts down her ideas before she forgets them."
put togetherSeparable
To assemble something; to organize or prepare something carefully.
"It took three hours to put together the furniture."
put throughSeparable
To connect a phone call to someone; to make someone experience something difficult.
"Hold on — I'll put you through to the manager."
put inSeparable
To invest time, effort, or money into something; to install.
"She put in twelve hours of work every day that week."
📖 The Music Festival
Manuel and his team were putting together a community music festival in Liberia. The idea had been put forward... Manuel had put in months of planning, but many committee members kept wanting to put off the event due to limited funds.
Manuel refused to give up. He put out an announcement on social media that attracted several sponsors almost immediately. The team worked long hours. They put away all the equipment carefully after each rehearsal and put back every item in its place to keep the venue organized.
Not everyone was easy to work with. One committee member constantly put down Manuel's ideas in meetings, calling them unrealistic. But Manuel learned to put up with the negativity and stayed focused on the goal.
On the morning of the festival, a major sponsor called to confirm a large donation. The assistant put the call through to Manuel immediately. He answered, smiled, and said "We're ready."
The festival was a huge success. "We really put on something special today," said Manuel, looking out at the crowd.
