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to put off
[phrase form: put]
01
to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue
1.1
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
02
to cause a person to dislike someone or something
03
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
04
to distract someone
put off
01
having colored rings around the body
Example
She keeps putting off the decision, hoping the problem will resolve itself.
She is putting off until tomorrow what she can do today, prolonging the completion of her tasks.