1. to delay or postpone the expansion, development, or increase in size of something
The company decided to put off growth plans until the economic situation stabilized.
A empresa decidiu adiar os planos de crescimento até que a situação econômica se estabilizasse.
2. to intentionally slow down or inhibit progress or development
New regulations may put off growth in the technology sector.
Novas regulamentações podem retardar o crescimento no setor de tecnologia.