put back

About 1.23 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To return something to its original place.

   He carefully put the vase back on the shelf.

2. verb To turn back; to return.
3. verb To postpone an arranged event or appointment.

   The meeting has been put back to 5.00 pm.

4. verb To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.

   You'll need to put that drink back quickly; it's very nearly closing time.

5. verb To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.

   Don't forget that this Sunday we put the clocks back an hour.

Similar words

replace set back knock back return give back send back restore come back rehabilitate get back

Word family

puts back putting back