Definitions

1. noun

A container, typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, for holding and storing waste or rubbish.

“She took out the bin from the kitchen and emptied it into the larger trash can.”

2. noun

A receptacle or container, especially one for storing or holding something.

“The garden shed had a small bin for storing seeds and tools.”

3. noun

A unit or compartment in a computer or other electronic device, especially one for storing data.

“The computer had 256 GB of memory spread across multiple bins.”

4. verb

To store or hold something in a container or receptacle.

“The company will bin the old product and replace it with a new one.”

5. verb

To reject or discard something, especially a product or idea.

“The artist was disappointed when her painting was binned by the gallery curator.”