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put off

The correct spelling is put off.

How to pronounce put off

verb

Say it like: Put- of-f

The correct spelling is put off. To procrastinate. For example: "Don't put it off to the last minute."

Usage Examples

Don't put it off to the last minute.

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

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To procrastinate.
  2. 2.To delay (a task, event, etc.).
  3. 3.To distract; to disturb the concentration of.
  4. 4.To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).
  5. 5.To take off (something worn).

adjective

  1. 1.Offended, repulsed
  2. 2.Daunted or fazed

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