put up

verb

1. 1

   preserve in a can or tin

   tinned foods are not very tasty

2. 2

   put up with something or somebody unpleasant

   I cannot bear his constant criticism

   The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks

3. 3

   propose as a candidate for some honor

4. 4

   place so as to be noticed

   post a sign

   post a warning at the dump

5. 5

   construct, build, or erect

   Raise a barn

6. 6

   provide

   The city has to put up half the required amount

7. 7

   make available for sale at an auction

   The dealer put up three of his most valuable paintings for auction

8. 8

   mount or put up

   put up a good fight

   offer resistance

9. 9

   provide housing for

   The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town