Put Off – Meaning in Hindi, Usage, and Examples

Phrasal Verb: Put off
English Meaning: Postpone or delay
Hindi Meaning: टालना

The phrasal verb “put off” means to delay something to a later time or avoid doing it immediately. It is used when something planned is not done at the expected time.

In Hindi: किसी चीज़ को स्थगित करना या टालना

What Does “Put Off” Mean?

1. To delay or postpone an event or task.
2. To cancel or move something to a later date.

How to Use “Put Off” in Sentences

Example 1: She put off the meeting until next week.
Hindi: उसने मीटिंग को अगले सप्ताह तक टाल दिया।

Example 2: I can’t put off studying any longer.
Hindi: मैं पढ़ाई को और नहीं टाल सकता।

Example 3: The flight was put off due to bad weather.
Hindi: बुरे मौसम के कारण फ्लाइट को टाल दिया गया।

Example 4: I always put off doing my homework until the last minute.
Hindi: मैं हमेशा अपना होमवर्क आखिरी पल तक टालता हूं।

Example 5: He decided to put off the wedding for another year.
Hindi: उसने शादी को एक और साल के लिए टालने का फैसला किया।

Common Mistakes When Using “Put Off”

❌ Incorrect: I putted off the appointment.
✅ Correct: I put off the appointment.
(“Put” is an irregular verb — past tense is also put.)

❌ Incorrect: Don’t put off making a decision.
✅ Correct: Don’t put off to make a decision.

Questions for Test

1. What does “put off” mean when referring to tasks?
2. Translate: “She put off going to the doctor.”
3. Fill in the blank: “The project was ______ because of the rain.”
4. Can “put off” be used to refer to events or appointments?
5. Use “put off” in a sentence related to work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can “put off” be used for both personal and professional contexts?
Yes, it can be used for both. Example: postponing a meeting (professional) or delaying going out (personal).

Is “put off” a separable phrasal verb?
Yes. Example:

• He put the decision off until tomorrow.
• They put off the event.

How can I avoid using “put off” too much?
Instead of constantly postponing tasks, prioritize them and tackle them as soon as possible to avoid delays.