put back (2)
Meaning: to change the time or date of something to a later time
Synonym: postpone (formal)For example:
- put sth back We could put the meeting back a week if you like.
- put back sth Would you mind if we put back your appointment until April the first?
- be put back Their trip was put back a month because of the airline strike.
Quick Quiz:
The meeting was going to be on Tuesday, but we've had to put it back to
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