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to put back
[phrase form: put]
01
aplazar, posponer
to reschedule an appointment or event for a later time or date
Transitive: to put back an appointment or event
Ejemplos
The heavy snowstorm put back our flight by several hours.
La fuerte tormenta de nieve retrasó nuestro vuelo varias horas.
02
volver a poner, devolver
to return something to its original place or position
Transitive: to put back sth
Ejemplos
She took a quick look at the report and then put it back in the drawer.
Echó un vistazo rápido al informe y luego lo volvió a poner en el cajón.
03
costar, salir por
to cost a certain amount
Ejemplos
The designer dress she wanted would put her back a month's salary.
El vestido de diseñador que quería le costaría un mes de salario.
04
atrasar, ajustar hacia atrás
to adjust a clock or watch to an earlier time, often in response to time changes or corrections
Transitive: to put back a clock or watch
Ditransitive: to put back a clock or watch a specific amount of time
Ejemplos
After traveling to a different timezone, she had to put her watch back by two hours.
Después de viajar a una zona horaria diferente, tuvo que atrasar su reloj dos horas.
05
tragar, bajar
to drink quickly or in large quantities, especially alcohol
Transitive: to put back a drink
Ejemplos
He's been known to put a few beers back on a Friday night.
Se le conoce por beberse unas cuantas cervezas los viernes por la noche.
