Put off

Verb

Definiciones

1.VerbTo postpone, especially through procrastination.

"Don't put off your homework to the last minute."

2.VerbTo delay (a task, event, etc.).

"The storm put off the game by a week.; The storm put the game off by a week.; I'm too busy to see Mr Smith today. I'll have to put him off."

3.VerbTo distract; to disturb the concentration of.

"Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off."

4.VerbTo cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).

"Almost drowning put him off swimming."

5.VerbTo emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.).

"This type of firewood puts off a strong smell."

6.VerbTo take off (something worn).

"to put off a mask"

7.Adjectiveoffended, repulsed

"The guest was quite put off by an odor."

8.Adjectivedaunted or fazed

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

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