put off
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To procrastinate.
Example: Don't put it off to the last minute.
To delay (a task, event, etc.).
Example: I'm too busy to see Mr Smith today. I'll have to put him off.
To distract; to disturb the concentration of.
Example: Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off.
To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).
Example: Almost drowning put him off swimming.
adjective
Definitions
Offended, repulsed
Example: The guest was quite put off by an odor.
Daunted or fazed
Example: All but the most dedicated were put off by the huge task.