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in-JEKT/ɪnˈdʒekt/

To inject is to put liquid into the body with a needle, or to put money or energy into a system: inject cash into social care; inject a vaccine. Injection is the noun (already in the dictionary). Insert is for objects, not fluids. Budgets: inject extra cash.

Meaning

To put a liquid into the body with a needle; also to put money or energy into a system.

Examples

• “Ministers promised to inject extra cash into social care.”
• “The nurse will inject the vaccine in the upper arm.”

Good to know

inject cash / funds into; inject a vaccine. Noun: injection. Mix-up: insert (solid objects). NHS / spending reviews.

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