puts, put, putting
to put off
phrasal verbE
Delay or postpone an event or action
- 1We had to put off the meeting until next week.
- 2She decided to put off her trip due to bad weather.
To put off means to wait to do something later than originally planned. It's like saying "I'll do it tomorrow" instead of doing it today. It's delaying or postponing an event or action for a later time.
Remember, putting off tasks can lead to unnecessary stress. Try breaking down big tasks into smaller ones to make them more manageable and avoid procrastination.
at the movie theater
Rescheduling the Movie Night
William
Hey Matthew, are we still on for the movie tonight?
Matthew
I was thinking we might need to put off the movie until tomorrow.
William
Oh, really? Is everything okay?
Matthew
Yeah, just got caught up with some work, but tomorrow should be good.
at the financial institution
Delaying the Loan Appointment
Matthew
Hey Christopher, I think we need to put off our meeting with the advisor.
Christopher
Really? Why is that?
Matthew
I just got a call about an urgent work issue.
Christopher
Alright, let's reschedule it for next week then.
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Similar to "to put off":
- 1postpone
- 2delay