To put off
Example: She puts off the meeting until more data is available
Definition
"To put off" means to delay or postpone an event, task, or decision to a later time. For example, when someone puts off a meeting, they reschedule it to occur after the originally planned time, often due to needing more information or preparation.
Etymology
The phrase "to put off" originates from the combination of the verb 'put,' meaning to place or set, and the adverb 'off,' indicating separation or delay. Together, they form a phrasal verb meaning to postpone. This construction dates back to Middle English, where 'put' was used with various particles to change meaning.
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"To put off" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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