Put back | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Put back

/pʊt bæk/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To return something to its original place.

  • Please put back the book when you finish reading it.
  • After examining the artifact, the archaeologist put it back on display.

2. To delay a planned event or action.

  • The meeting was put back to the following week due to scheduling conflicts.
  • The concert was put back by an hour because of technical issues.

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