English-Spanish translations for put back

Definition of put back

• To return something to its original place
• To turn back; to return
• To postpone an arranged event or appointment
• To drink fast; to knock down alcohol
• To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time

Examples

• He carefully put the vase back on the shelf
• The meeting has been put back to 5.00 pm
• Youll need to put that drink back quickly; its very nearly closing time
• Dont forget that this Sunday we put the clocks back an hour

Related words

• put sth. on the back burner
• put something back on an even keel
• put on a back burner