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The phrasal verb 'put off ' means.

ATo put something outside

BTo put something away

CTo extinguish something like fire

DTo postpone something

Answer:

D. To postpone something

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  • The phrasal verb 'put off' has several meanings, but in the context of the given options, its most common and relevant meaning is to delay or reschedule an event or task to a later time.


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