Put off

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.3 Adjective

English

Etymology

From put + off

Verb

put off (puts off, putting off)

1. procrastinate (against)

   Don't put off your homework until the last minute.

2. to delay (a task, event, or deadline )

   The storm put off the game by a week.

3. to offend, repulse , or frighten

   Almost drowning put him off swimming.

Adjective

1. offended, repulsed

   The guest was put off by an odor.

2. daunted or fazed

   All but the most dedicated were put off by the huge task.