Definitions

1. noun

The circumstances that surround a situation or event, and help to explain it.

“She put the event into context by explaining the historical background.”

2. noun

A particular part of a system or a network.

“The router is a key component in the context of the company’s computer network.”

3. verb

To consider or regard something in a particular way.

“He refused to put the new data into context and instead chose to ignore it.”

4. verb

To provide a framework or background for something.

“The instructor tried to put the students into context by explaining the project’s goals.”