British EnglishNorth Americaneutralformalinformal
- To postpone or delay an event, action, appointment, or decision to a later time or date.
British EnglishNorth Americaneutralinformal
- To cause someone to lose interest in, dislike, or feel discouraged about something or someone; to repel or dissuade.
British Englishinformalcolloquial
- To switch off or extinguish (commonly used of lights or appliances).
British EnglishNorth Americaneutralinformal
- To defer or delay gratification, pleasure, or a favor; to put something on hold for later.