put off

verbe

En français : ajourner, rebuter

To postpone, especially through procrastination. (transitive) · Don't put off your homework to the last minute.
To delay (a task, event, etc.). (transitive) · The storm put off the game by a week.· The storm put the game off by a week.
To distract; to disturb the concentration of. (transitive) · Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate and you're putting me off.
To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing). (transitive) · Almost drowning put him off swimming.
To emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.). (transitive) · This type of firewood puts off a strong smell.

Dans la bibliothèque

The Tanner put off his departure from time to time, saying that he would leave soon.

Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 96 · B2

As usual, a pilot put off immediately, and rounding the Château d’If, got on board the vessel between Cape Morgiou and Rion island.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1 · C1

“True,” said Noirtier, looking carelessly around him, “true, if this person were not on his guard, as he is;” and he added with a smile, “He will consequently make a few changes in his personal appearance.” At these words he rose, and put off his frock-coat and cravat, went towards a table on which lay his son’s toilet articles, lathered his face, took a razor, and, with a firm hand, cut off the compromising whiskers.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 115 · C1

Villefort retained his place, but his marriage was put off until a more favorable opportunity.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 120 · C1

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