to delay doing something or to arrange to do something at a later time or date, especially because there is a problem or you do not want to do it now
She put off going to the doctor until she felt really ill.
Procrastination can lead individuals to put off important tasks until the last minute.
Recognizing the tendency to put off tasks is the first step towards overcoming procrastination.
The decision to put off the meeting was due to unexpected scheduling conflicts.
A structured to-do list helps avoid the temptation to put off crucial responsibilities.
