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put off

verb

Meaning

  • To procrastinate.

    "Don't put it off to the last minute."

  • To delay (a task, event, etc.).

    "I'm too busy to see Mr Smith today. I'll have to put him off."

  • To distract; to disturb the concentration of.

    "Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off."

  • To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).

    "Almost drowning put him off swimming."

  • To take off (something worn).

    "to put off a mask"

adjective

Meaning

  • Offended, repulsed

    "The guest was quite put off by an odor."

  • Daunted or fazed

    "All but the most dedicated were put off by the huge task."