put off
To cause confusion in; embarrass; displease.
I was rather put off by the shamelessness of his proposal.
The man's slovenliness put me off.
To wait and have (something) at a later time; postpone.
They put off the picnic because of the rain.
Many students put off doing their assignments until the last minute.
Let's put the party off until next weekend, okay?
To make (someone) wait; turn aside.
When he asked her to name a day for their wedding, she put him off.
When the bill collector called, Mrs. Smith managed to put him off.
To draw away the attention; turn aside; distract.
Little Jeannie began to tell the guests some family secrets, but Father was able to put her off.
To move out to sea; leave shore.
They put off in small boats to meet the coming ship.