This is the 4420th most frequent German word.
hinterlegen
To deposit or lodge something.
The word 'hinterlegen' is used here to mean 'to deposit something securely', typically in a financial or official context.
Ich habe das Geld bei der Bank hinterlegt.
I have deposited the money in the bank.
Here, 'hinterlegen' indicates storing or placing something securely in a specific location.
Bitte hinterlege die Dokumente in seinem Büro.
Please place the documents securely in his office.
In this instance, 'hinterlegen' refers to leaving something with someone for safekeeping.