put something off

Neutral B1 Eiken 2 Intermediate

put something off

Meaning

To delay or postpone something.

Literal Translation

何かを離して置く

Examples

  • Do not put off your homework until the last minute. 宿題を直前まで先延ばしにしてはいけない。
  • The meeting was put off until next week. 会議は来週まで延期された。