verb
-its; -ited; -iting
[+ obj] to put (money) in a bank account
somewhat formal :to put or leave (someone or something) in a particular place
to leave an amount of (something, such as sand, snow, or mud) on a surface or area especially over a period of time
noun
plural -its
[count] an amount of money that is put in a bank account
money that you give someone when you agree to buy something (such as a house or car)
A deposit shows that there is an agreement between a buyer and seller. When the sale is made final, the seller keeps the deposit as the first payment.
money that you pay when you buy or rent something and that you can get back if you return the thing or leave it in good condition
an amount of something (such as sand, snow, or mud) that has formed or been left on a surface or area over a period of time
an amount of a substance (such as oil or coal) that exists naturally in the ground
on deposit
Money that has been put in a bank is on deposit.