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to put back
[phrase form: put]
01
to reschedule an appointment or event for a later time or date
Transitive: to put back an appointment or event
Examples
Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to put the meeting back to next week.
Can we put our lunch back by an hour? I have an unexpected errand to run.
02
to return something to its original place or position
Transitive: to put back sth
Examples
After reading the magazine, he put it back on the shelf.
Please put the dishes back in the cabinet when you're done.
03
to cost a certain amount
Examples
That new laptop will put you back about $1,500.
Dining at that upscale restaurant might put us back quite a bit.
04
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
Examples
Do n't forget to put your clocks back an hour tonight for the end of daylight saving time.
I mistakenly set my watch ahead, so I had to put it back ten minutes.
05
to drink quickly or in large quantities, especially alcohol
Transitive: to put back a drink
Examples
He was so thirsty that he put two glasses of water back in seconds.
After the long hike, she put a bottle of water back effortlessly.
