| put down |
to write down. [2 definitions] |
| put off |
to delay (some action) until a later time. |
| put on |
to dress in. [2 definitions] |
| put one through one's paces |
to cause one to show skill or ability. |
| put out |
to stop the burning of something. |
| put stock in |
to consider believable and important. |
| put the cart before the horse |
to do or place things in a way that is not their logical order. |
| put the screws on |
to make someone do something by exerting pressure or force. |
| put to shame |
to cause to feel ashamed. [2 definitions] |
| shot put |
a sports event in which a heavy metal ball is thrown as far as possible. |