put back (/pʊt bæk/)
verb · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /pʊt bæk/
Meaning
Meaning: return to place
To return something to the place where it was before. It can also mean to delay something.
Examples
🗣 Put the book back on the shelf when you finish.
Etymology
From ‘put’ plus ‘back’, meaning to restore to the original position.
How & Where It’s Used
Common when tidying or organising.
Tags: phrasal-verb