Sekirov Dictionary

put off

verb 6
adjective 2
forms 4

verb6

•
To postpone, especially through procrastination.
- Don't put off your homework to the last minute.
•
To delay (a task, event, etc.).
- The storm put off the game by a week.
- The storm put the game off by a week.
•
To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).
- Almost drowning put him off swimming.
•
To distract; to disturb the concentration of.
- Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off.
•
To emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.).
- This type of firewood puts off a strong smell.
(no longer used) To take off (something worn).

adjective2

•
offended, repulsed
- The guest was quite put off by an odor.
•
daunted or fazed
- All but the most dedicated were put off by the huge task.

forms

putting off · puts off · more put off · most put off

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