Definition of "put off" in English

Verb

1. To postpone, especially through procrastination.

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

2. To 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. To distract; to disturb the concentration of.

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

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

   • Almost drowning put him off swimming.

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

   • This type of firewood puts off a strong smell.

6. To take off (something worn).

   • to put off a mask

Adjective

1. offended, repulsed

   • The guest was quite put off by an odor.

2. daunted or fazed

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