Meaning of put off

(verb) hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"

cause to feel intense dislike or distaste

take away the enthusiasm of

(adj) having colored rings around the body

(verb) avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"