put off
The phrase "put off" has multiple meanings, ranging from delaying actions to causing aversion.
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Definition
B1General
To delay or postpone an action or event to a later time.
Example
- She decided to put off the meeting until next week.
- They put off their vacation plans due to the pandemic.
B2General
To cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm.
Example
- The long and boring lecture put off many students.
- He was put off by her rude behavior.
B2General
To cause someone to feel dislike or aversion.
Example
- The unpleasant smell put me off my food.
- Her constant complaining really put him off.
B2General
To distract or disturb someone's concentration.
Example
- The noise from the construction site put me off my work.
- Don't put me off when I'm trying to study.
B2British English
(British)To stop a vehicle to let someone disembark.
Example
- I asked the bus driver to put me off at the next stop.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "put off":
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