Meaning of Insert | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A key that when pressed switches between the overtype mode and the insert mode of a computer.
2. An image inserted into text.
3. A promotional or instructive leaflet inserted into a magazine, newspaper, tape or disk package, etc.
4. A mechanical component inserted into another.
5. An expression, such as "please" or an interjection, that may occur at various points in an utterance.
6. A sequence of DNA inserted into another DNA molecule.
7. A pre-recorded segment included as part of a live broadcast.
8. A close-up shot used to draw attention to a particular element of a larger scene.
9. A diaper insert.
   informal
10. A plug-in that adds an effect to an audio track.
11. A key to toggle between text insert mode and overwrite mode

Equivalents

Examples

“This software can print compact disc inserts if you have the right size of paper.”

“a threaded insert”

“[…] close-ups of her legs on the escalator, an insert of the emergency stop button (ARRET D'URGENCE), intercut close-ups of her glance and the cinema sign, […]”

“Now type the word "fleece" and then a space, and press INSERT once more to cancel LOCK INSERT.”

“The removed text is temporarily stored in the system INSERT HERE buffer. To insert that text at a new location, position the cursor at the new location and press INSERT.”

“Press INSERT one time. You will notice the mode indicator change to the other mode. Press INSERT again, and the indicator will return to the original mode. If necessary, press INSERT again so "Insert" appears as the mode.”

“To add another trustee to the list, press Insert. To delete a trustee from the list, select the trustee in question and press Delete. To modify the rights for an existing trustee press, select the trustee in question and press Enter.”

“Press Insert and select the print queue created in the previous section.”

“Press Insert to hold down the mouse button for dragging and press Delete to stop dragging.”

“Pressing the Insert key yields another branch. Give it a short label, say “Introduction.” Press Insert again and you get subbranches.”

“Then press the insert key on the keyboard to go into pivot mode. (..) Press Insert again to return to the normal move tool.”

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