put back
Replace after using
Put back means to return something to its original position: Put the book back on the shelf.
It extends to restoring previous states: The delay put us back two weeks.
To put back a drink is to consume it, especially quickly: He put back three beers before dinner.
In British usage, to put back a clock is to set it to an earlier time.
Go back again
- repositionMove to new location
- reinstateReturn to previous position
- resetRestore to original state
- reassembleRestore to original form
reattach · reconnect · reshelve · rehang · reinsert · refasten · remount · refit
Delay to later time
- rescheduleAssign a different time
- deferDelay or submit
- pushForce something away
- setbackReverse in progress
hindrance · stall · holdup · extension · adjourn · suspend · shelve · table
Connect again after separation
- reconnectEstablish contact again
- rewireReplace electrical connections
- remountBoard again after dismounting
- refitEquip again for service
reassemble · reconfigure · reset · reboot · reload · restore · update · firmware
Returning to one's origin
- reunionGathering after separation
- repatriationFormal return to homeland
- reentryComing back in
- comebackRecovery after decline
reappearance · reintegration · readjustment · resettlement · recovery · restoration · reinstatement · reconciliation
return
Go back again
- repositionMove to new location
- reinstateReturn to previous position
- resetRestore to original state
reassemble · reattach · reconnect · reshelve · rehang · reinsert · refasten · remount · refit · realign
postpone
Delay to later time
- rescheduleAssign a different time
- deferDelay or submit
- pushForce something away
setback · hindrance · stall · holdup · extension · adjourn · suspend · shelve · table · hold
reattach
Connect again after separation
- reconnectEstablish contact again
- rewireReplace electrical connections
- remountBoard again after dismounting
refit · reassemble · reconfigure · reset · reboot · reload · restore · update · firmware · software
homecoming
Returning to one's origin
- reunionGathering after separation
- repatriationFormal return to homeland
- reentryComing back in
comeback · reappearance · reintegration · readjustment · resettlement · recovery · restoration · reinstatement · reconciliation · reconnection
put backbring forward
Reschedule earlier
move up · advance · move forward · push forward · expedite