putting off

[ˈpʊtɪŋ ɔːf]

verb (gerund/present participle)

adiamento, procrastinação, adiar

1. delaying or postponing something to a later time

She kept putting off her dental appointment.

Ela continuava adiando sua consulta ao dentista.

2. causing someone to feel displeased or disinterested

His rude behavior is putting off potential clients.

Seu comportamento rude está afastando clientes em potencial.

3. extinguishing or turning off a light or flame

She is putting off the lights before leaving.

Ela está apagando as luzes antes de sair.

NYC Slang

dragging one's feet, procrastinating

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

adiando, procrastinando

most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

deixando para depois

colloquial expression commonly used

Rio de Janeiro

enrolando, adiando

informal, 'enrolando' emphasizes procrastination

Portugal

adiando, deixando para depois

standard Portuguese usage

putting off until tomorrow what you can do today

don't put off until tomorrow

putting off the evil hour

putting off steam

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