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put off Definition and Meaning in English (put off definition)

verb
Synonyms:postponedelaydefer
Quick Answer • Definition

Put off definition: To delay or postpone an event or action to a later time.

Definitions of Put off

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To delay or postpone an event or action to a later time.

  2. 2verb(informal)

    To cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm for something.

Example Sentences

formal

“They decided to put off the meeting.”

casual

“Don't put off your work until tomorrow.”

casual

“The smell put him off his food.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseput off
present participleputting off
nounputoff

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Put off definition: To delay or postpone an event or action to a later time.
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