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What does put back mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word put back? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To return something to its original place.
  2. (intransitive, nautical) To turn back; to return.
  3. (transitive) To postpone an arranged event or appointment.
  4. (transitive, idiomatic) To drink fast; to knock down alcohol.
  5. (transitive, idiomatic) To change the time in a time zone to an earlier time.
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Plans by Australian Wool Handlers to run alternate wool auctions have been put back until August to coincide with the new selling season.
By the end of lunch, the conversation had put back on its veneer reflection of gaiety and jolliness.
The match kick-off had to be put back 20 minutes while another coach arrived to take the players to the ground.
Rail managers have already admitted that the finishing date of the station facelift has been put back by five months.
In order to be put back on the straight again, he has to be incarcerated to hopefully be able to withdraw from the addiction.
He didn't get any further than that, because he was swiftly recaptured and put back in jail.

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