a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit.
All deposits are non-refundable.
deposit on something (British English) We've put down a 5% deposit on the house.
a sum of money that is paid by somebody when they rent something and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing they are renting
to pay a deposit
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit.
a sum of money that is paid into a bank account
Deposits can be made at any branch.
(in the British political system) the amount of money that a candidate in an election to Parliament has to pay, and that is returned if he/she gets enough votes
All the other candidates lost their deposits.
to put money into a bank account
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts.
You can withdraw and deposit money in any of our branches.
to pay a sum of money as the first part of a larger payment; to pay a sum of money that you will get back if you return in good condition something that you have rented
to put or lay somebody/something down in a particular place
She deposited a pile of books on my desk.
(informal) I was whisked off in a taxi and deposited outside the hotel.
to leave a layer of something on the surface of something, especially gradually and over a period of time
Sand was deposited which hardened into sandstone.
to put something valuable or important in a place where it will be safe
Guests may deposit their valuables in the hotel safe.
