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- DictionaryIn·ject/inˈjek(t)/
verb
- 1. drive or force (a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine) into a person or animal's body with a syringe or similar device: "the doctor injected a painkilling drug"
- 2. introduce (something) into a passage, cavity, or solid material under pressure: "inject the foam and allow it to expand"
Definitions of inject. verb. force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing. “ inject hydrogen into the balloon”. synonyms: shoot. shoot. give an injection to. see more. see less.
Add to word list. to use a needle to put a drug into a person’s body: The morphine took effect almost as soon as it was injected. If you inject something into an organization, conversation, or exchange, you add it: The contest was intended to inject some friendly competition into the proceedings.
inject. [transitive, intransitive] to put a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a syringe. inject something (into yourself/somebody/something) Adrenaline was injected into the muscle. The anaesthetic is injected locally.
verb (used with object) to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins. to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation. to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude. to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation. See more. Recommended videos.
to put a drug into someone's body using a needle: Phil's diabetic and has to inject himself with insulin every day. inject verb [T] (IMPROVE) to add a good quality to something: The new teacher has injected a bit of enthusiasm into the school. inject verb [T] (MONEY) to provide a large amount of money for a plan, service, organization, etc:
Define inject: to force a liquid medicine or drug into someone or something by using a special needle—usage, synonyms, more.
5 days ago · 1. medicine. to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument. 2. (foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element ) to inject humour into a scene. 3. to interject (a comment, idea, etc) 4. to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit.
