Literal Meaning:
* "I put on my coat before I went outside." (Meaning: I placed my coat on my body.)
* "She put on her glasses to read the book." (Meaning: She placed her glasses on her face.)
Figurative Meaning:
* "He put on a brave face, even though he was scared." (Meaning: He pretended to be brave.)
* "The band put on a great show." (Meaning: They performed well.)
* "She put on a lot of weight after she stopped exercising." (Meaning: She gained weight.)
Other Examples:
* "The play put on by the students was very entertaining."
* "I put on a pot of coffee this morning." (Meaning: I started making coffee.)
* "He put on a record and started dancing."
Remember that "put on" can be a phrasal verb, meaning its meaning changes depending on the context.