English Dictionary

put off

verb

(transitive) To procrastinate. / (transitive) To delay (a task, event, etc.). / (transitive) To distract; to disturb the concentration of. / (transitive) To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).

I always put off doing my homework until the last minute.

意味（1）

(transitive) To procrastinate.

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

意味（2）

(transitive) To delay (a task, event, etc.).

The storm put off the game by a week.

意味（3）

(transitive) To distract; to disturb the concentration of.

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

意味（4）

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

Almost drowning put him off swimming.

意味（5）

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

This type of firewood puts off a strong smell.

意味（6）

(transitive, archaic) To take off (something worn).

to put off a mask