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- to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date: The meeting has been put off for a week. (Definition of put something off from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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to take someone's attention away from what they want to be doing or should be doing: Once she's made up her mind to do something, nothing will put her off. Could you be quiet please - I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off. The sudden flash of the camera put the players off their game.
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Apr 13, 2024 · 'Put off' in a sentence: The Spurs signed Paul, in part, to put off that future for at least a season.
Put off is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal situations. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, such as in business meetings or written communication, depending on the context.
to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf. to bring into some relation, state, etc.: to put everything in order. to place in the charge or power of a person, institution, etc.: to put a child in a special school.
1. a. : disconcert. b. : repel. 2. a. : to hold back to a later time. b. : to induce to wait. put the bill collector off. 3. : to rid oneself of : take off. 4. : to sell or pass fraudulently. Synonyms. defer. delay. hold off (on) hold over. hold up. lay over. postpone. put over. remit. shelve.
The decision was put off till at least December. York, however, contrived to put off his departure for eighteen months. The young farm worker was not to be put off. It's ultimately your decision, but don't be put off by an agent who seems insistent to show your home for you.
1. (tr, adverb) to postpone or delay. they have put off the dance until tomorrow. 2. (tr, adverb) to evade (a person) by postponement or delay. they tried to put him off, but he came anyway. 3. (tr, adverb) to confuse; disconcert. I was put off by his appearance.
