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положи́ть

verb, perfective
Partner класть, полага́ть
often used word (#498)

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lay

Also: put, place

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Я положи́л де́ньги в сейф. I put the money into the safe.
Пожалуйста, положите пальто́. Please lay down your coat.
Положите свои́ де́ньги в банк. Deposit your money in the bank.
Он положи́л кни́гу на стол. He put the book on the table.
Положи́ свои́ лыжи в перевёрнутое V. Place your skis in an inverted V.
Она положи́ла ружьё на пол. She laid down the gun on the floor.
Мы до́лжны положи́ть коне́ц ста́рым правилам. We should do away with these old rules.
Пожалуйста, не забу́дьте положи́ть письмо́ в почто́вый я́щик. Please don't forget to put the letter into the mailbox.
Если тебя не затрудни́т, положи́ э́ти кни́ги на мой стол. Lay these books on my desk, if you don't mind.
Я не успе́л положи́ть тру́бку, как на телефо́н снова позвони́ли. No sooner had I hung up than the phone started ringing again.