Meaning of putter up | Babel Free
Definitions
A person who seeks out information of use to burglars, for example by ingratiating himself with the members of a household, and in return receives payment after the burglary is committed.
Examples
“The thieves never take⟳ the putter up with them, nor do they allow⟳ him to know⟳ when they intend⟳ to crack the house.”
“Should the "put-up job" succeed⟳, the putter-up comes in for his share⟳ of the criminal spoil⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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