Definition of "put off"

(transitive) To postpone, especially through procrastination.  examples

(transitive) To delay (a task, event, etc.).  examples

(transitive) To distract; to disturb the concentration of.  examples

(transitive) To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).  examples

(transitive) To emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.).  examples

(transitive, archaic) To take off (something worn).  quotations

offended, repulsed  examples

daunted or fazed  examples