Put

Question 1

Put away

Answer 1

to clean up and store something.

For example, “Can you put away your toys before dinner?”

Question 2

Put off

Answer 2

to delay or postpone something.

For example, “The meeting has been put off until next week.”

Question 3

Put on

Answer 3

to wear clothing or accessories.

For example, “She put on a coat before going outside.”

Question 4

Put up

Answer 4

to hang or display something.

For example, “We put up the decorations for the party.”

Question 5

Put down

Answer 5

to write something down, or to criticize someone or something.

For example, “I put down the phone number in my notebook.” or “He shouldn’t put down his coworkers like that.”

Question 6

Put forward

Answer 6

to propose an idea or suggestion.

For example, “I put forward a new plan for the project.”

Question 7

Put together

Answer 7

to assemble or organize something.

For example, “Can you help me put together this bookshelf?”

Question 8

Put out

Answer 8

to extinguish a fire, or to make an effort to help someone.

For example, “He put out the fire before it spread.” or “She put out a call for volunteers to help with the event.”