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 premiere saw Sergeant Hank Voight’s (Jason Beghe) team trying to put the pieces back together after being disbanded, fragilely put back together again via Sarge’s usual tactics of threats and deceit.
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Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
After inspection, however, the tequila was safe to put back on shelves.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The genie can’t be put back in the bottle.
—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
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Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
After inspection, however, the tequila was safe to put back on shelves.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The genie can’t be put back in the bottle.
—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
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 16 Oct. 2025.
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