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to put off
[phrase form: put]
01
posponer, dejar para después
to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue
Transitive: to put off a responsibility or action
Ejemplos
They put off answering the difficult questions until the end of the meeting.
Ellos pospusieron responder a las preguntas difíciles hasta el final de la reunión.
1.1
posponer, aplazar
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
Transitive: to put off an arrangement
Ejemplos
Because of the rain, the outdoor concert was put off.
Debido a la lluvia, el concierto al aire libre fue pospuesto.
02
desalentar
to cause a person to dislike someone or something
Transitive: to put off sb
Ejemplos
She was put off by his constant interruptions during the conversation.
Ella fue desalentada por sus constantes interrupciones durante la conversación.
03
desconcertar, poner incómodo
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Transitive: to put off sb
Ejemplos
His constant bragging about his achievements tended to put off those around him.
Su constante alardeo sobre sus logros tendía a desanimar a quienes lo rodeaban.
04
distraer, desviar la atención
to distract someone
Transitive: to put off sb
Ejemplos
Every time he starts to study, his phone notifications put him off.
Cada vez que empieza a estudiar, las notificaciones de su teléfono lo distraen.
