put back
phrasal verb
put back; putting back; puts back
1
: to return (something) to the place where it belongs
Remember to put the vacuum cleaner back in the closet after you've used it.
The books had been put back neatly on the shelf.
2
British
: to change (a planned event) to start at a later date or time
They put back the game until next week.
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The genie can’t be put back in the bottle.
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Greg Friedman, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Then fold the quilt up for putting back in storage—preferably in a different configuration so the quilt doesn't develop creases.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
She was stabilized by the ER clinic crew and the next day was put back in the care of the shelter.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
However, delays to the construction has meant this has been put back indefinitely.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Greg Friedman, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Then fold the quilt up for putting back in storage—preferably in a different configuration so the quilt doesn't develop creases.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
She was stabilized by the ER clinic crew and the next day was put back in the care of the shelter.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
However, delays to the construction has meant this has been put back indefinitely.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for put back
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“Put back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20back. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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