put back

US /pʊt bæk/
UK /pʊt bæk/
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1.

to return something to its original place

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Please put the book back on the shelf when you're done.
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He put back the chair after he finished using it.
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replacerestorereturn
2.

to delay or postpone something

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The meeting has been put back until next week.
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We had to put back our travel plans due to the bad weather.
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postponedelayrescheduledefer
3.

to cause a clock or watch to show an earlier time

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Don't forget to put back your clocks an hour tonight for daylight saving.
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We need to put back the clock by an hour when autumn arrives.
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set backturn back
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