Meaning
To postpone or delay something.
Example Sentence
"Stop putting off your homework — do it now."
Synonyms
postpone
delay
defer
procrastinate
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").