put off
verb
put off; putting off; puts off
Synonyms
Examples of put off in a Sentence
never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
put off your coat and stay awhile
Recent Examples on the Web
Student loan debt has caused most borrowers to put off major life events such as buying a home or getting married, a recent study found.
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Millennials who’ve delayed starting a family, putting off plans, can only wait so long, Kelman said.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
In contrast to the early adopters who fueled Tesla’s rise, mainstream buyers may be put off by the vehicles’ unconventional design, including minimalist interiors and lack of buttons and switches.
—Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Decisions are put off, disagreements turn into arguments, and fate jumps in.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
He’s been putting off hip replacement surgery, too, and uses a cane.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Still, some things are worth putting off, such as drawing trumps.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
This grumbling wasn’t enough to put off aficionados and collectors, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Construction for a new cathedral in Charlotte was put off for more than 50 years.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Millennials who’ve delayed starting a family, putting off plans, can only wait so long, Kelman said.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
In contrast to the early adopters who fueled Tesla’s rise, mainstream buyers may be put off by the vehicles’ unconventional design, including minimalist interiors and lack of buttons and switches.
—Neal E. Boudette, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Decisions are put off, disagreements turn into arguments, and fate jumps in.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
He’s been putting off hip replacement surgery, too, and uses a cane.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Still, some things are worth putting off, such as drawing trumps.
—Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
This grumbling wasn’t enough to put off aficionados and collectors, though.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Construction for a new cathedral in Charlotte was put off for more than 50 years.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Put off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20off. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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