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to put back
[phrase form: put]
01
reporter, décaler
to reschedule an appointment or event for a later time or date
Transitive: to put back an appointment or event
Exemples
Can we put our lunch back by an hour? I have an unexpected errand to run.
Pouvons-nous reporter notre déjeuner d'une heure ? J'ai une course imprévue à faire.
02
remettre, replacer
to return something to its original place or position
Transitive: to put back sth
Exemples
Please put the dishes back in the cabinet when you're done.
Veuillez remettre les plats dans le placard quand vous avez terminé.
03
coûter, revenir à
to cost a certain amount
Exemples
Dining at that upscale restaurant might put us back quite a bit.
Dîner dans ce restaurant haut de gampe pourrait nous coûter assez cher.
04
reculer, ajuster en arrière
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
Exemples
I mistakenly set my watch ahead, so I had to put it back ten minutes.
J'ai par erreur avancé ma montre, alors j'ai dû la reculer de dix minutes.
05
descendre, siffler
to drink quickly or in large quantities, especially alcohol
Transitive: to put back a drink
Exemples
After the long hike, she put a bottle of water back effortlessly.
Après la longue randonnée, elle a englouti une bouteille d'eau sans effort.
