Definition of "deposit"

(geology) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.  examples

(banking) Money placed in an account.  examples

Anything left behind on a surface.  examples

(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.  examples

A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit  examples

A place of deposit; a depository.  examples

(transitive) To lay down; to place; to put.  quotations  examples

To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.  examples

To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.  examples

(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.  examples

To lay aside; to rid oneself of.  quotations  examples