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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
Examples
He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.
1.1
to postpone an appointment or arrangement
Transitive: to put off an arrangement
Examples
We had to put off the meeting because of the storm.
02
to cause a person to dislike someone or something
Transitive: to put off sb
Examples
His arrogance really put me off.
03
to make someone feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Transitive: to put off sb
Examples
The awkward silence during the dinner date put off both of them, making it a rather uncomfortable evening.
04
to distract someone
Transitive: to put off sb
Examples
I was trying to focus, but his loud music put me off
