Cerca
to put off
[phrase form: put]
01
rimandare, posticipare
to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue
Transitive: to put off a responsibility or action
Example
He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.
She keeps putting off the decision, hoping the problem will resolve itself.
They put off answering the difficult questions until the end of the meeting.
1.1
rinviare
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
Transitive: to put off an arrangement
Example
We had to put off the meeting because of the storm.
She put the appointment off until next week due to personal commitments.
Because of the rain, the outdoor concert was put off.
02
disgustare
to cause a person to dislike someone or something
Transitive: to put off sb
Example
His arrogance really put me off.
The movie's excessive violence put off many viewers.
She was put off by his constant interruptions during the conversation.
03
mettere a disagio, imbarazzare
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Transitive: to put off sb
Example
The awkward silence during the dinner date put off both of them, making it a rather uncomfortable evening.
The condescending tone of the manager's feedback put off the entire team.
His constant bragging about his achievements tended to put off those around him.
04
distrarre, allontanare
to distract someone
Transitive: to put off sb
Example
I was trying to focus, but his loud music put me off
She was about to score the winning point, but the shouts from the crowd put her off.
Every time he starts to study, his phone notifications put him off.
put off
01
colorato, ad anelli
having colored rings around the body
