put back
Britishverb
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to return to its former place
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to move to a later time or date
the wedding was put back a fortnight
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to delay or impede the progress of
the strike put back production severely
Example Sentences
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The player would sit out a few plays, then get put back in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
They were put back on sale as general admission tickets, increasing the number available for genuine fans.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The pavilion was then built around the aircraft, which was then put back together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Even when “Stop! That! Train!” falters and the steel of the train tracks starts to shake things too severely, the film is put back on its course by its sheer joy.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Two had to go to the movers, the rest was put back when the can was nailed down in the new home.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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