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to put off
[phrase form: put]
01
to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue
Transitive: to put off a responsibility or action
1.1
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
02
to cause a person to dislike someone or something
Transitive: to put off sb
03
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Transitive: to put off sb
04
to distract someone
Transitive: to put off sb
put off
01
having colored rings around the body
put off
v
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.
