inject

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To put a drug or other liquid into the body using a needle.

   The nurse injected the vaccine into my arm.

2. 2
   verb

   To force a liquid or gas into something.

   Fuel is injected directly into the engine.

3. 3
   verb

   To add a new quality or element to something.

   The new player injected fresh energy into the team.

From Latin iniectus, injectus, participle of iniciō, injiciō (“to throw in”), from in- + iaciō (“I throw”).

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