deposit

• Geldbetrag, der bei einer Bank angelegt wird, oder eine Teilzahlung, die als Sicherheit für einen Kauf oder eine Miete geleistet wird.

A noun referring to a sum of money placed in a bank account or paid as a partial payment to secure a purchase or rental.

1. B1formal

   A sum of money placed in a bank account for safekeeping or to earn interest.

   Einlage

   • She made a deposit of $500 into her savings account.
   • The bank requires a minimum deposit to open an account.
   • He checked his deposit history online.

   Synonymebank deposit

   Antonymewithdrawal

2. Down paymentB1formal

   A sum of money paid as a first installment on a purchase, often to secure an item or service.

   Anzahlung

   • We paid a deposit on the new apartment.
   • The car dealer asked for a 10% deposit.
   • A deposit is required to reserve the wedding venue.

   Synonymeadvancedown paymentearnest moneyinstallmentprepaymentretainer

3. Natural accumulationB2formalscientific

   A layer or accumulation of a substance, such as minerals or sediment, that has formed naturally.

   Natürliche Ablagerung

   • The river left a deposit of silt on the banks.
   • Geologists discovered a large deposit of gold in the mountain.
   • Calcium deposits can form in pipes over time.

   Synonymeaccumulationalluviumlayerprecipitateresiduesedimentsilt

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Ablegen oder Unterbringen von etwas oder das Einzahlen von Geld auf ein Bankkonto zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of placing or putting something down, or putting money into a bank account.

1. Put money into an accountB1formal

   To place or put money into a bank account or other financial institution.

   Einzahlen

   • She deposited her paycheck into her savings account.
   • I need to deposit this check before the bank closes.
   • He deposits a fixed amount into his account every month.

   Synonymebanklodgeput in

   Antonymewithdraw

2. Leave or place somethingB1formal

   To put or leave something in a particular place, often for safekeeping.

   Etwas hinterlegen oder abstellen

   • Please deposit your bags in the locker before entering.
   • He deposited the documents in the safe.
   • The waiter deposited the bill on the table.

   Synonymebanklayleavelodgeplaceputsetstorestow

   Antonymeremovewithdraw

3. Pay as a guaranteeB1formal

   To pay a sum of money as a partial payment or security for something.

   Anzahlung leisten

   • We had to deposit a 10% down payment for the house.
   • She deposited a security deposit for the apartment rental.
   • The company requires you to deposit a fee to reserve the service.

   Synonymeadvancelay downput down