Sekirov Dictionary

put back

verb 5
put-back noun 1
forms 3

verb5

•
To return something to its original place.
- He carefully put the vase back on the shelf.
•
To postpone an arranged event or appointment.
- The meeting has been put back to 5.00 pm.
•
To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.
- Don't forget that this Sunday we put the clocks back an hour.
•
To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.
- You'll need to put that drink back quickly; it's very nearly closing time.
•
To turn back; to return.
- The French […] had put back to Toulon. — 1813

put-back noun1

Synonym of go-back (item of merchandise to be placed back on a shelf)

forms

putting back · puts back · put-backs

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