inject

in-ject · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To introduce a substance into the body using a syringe.

  2. 2.

    To introduce something new into a situation.

  3. 3.

    (computing) To insert code maliciously into a program or system.

Related words

Antonyms: extract, remove, withdraw
See also: administer, injection, syringe
Synonyms: administer, insert, introduce

Etymology

From Latin iniectus, past participle of inicere ("to throw in"), from in- ("in") + iacere ("to throw").