Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-off
phrasal verb
/ˈpʊt ɔf/
Definition
To delay or postpone something.
Examples
- I had to put off the meeting until next week.
- Don’t put off studying for your exams until the last minute.
- Her comments put him off from applying for the job.
Meaning
The term ‘put-off’ refers to the act of deferring an action or decision to a later time. It can also imply causing someone to lose interest or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
- postpone
- delay
- defer
- deter
