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put back

put back


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. return something to where it belongs: to return something to the place it was taken from or to the place where it is normally kept

2. pay something back: to give something back to a person or group in exchange for help or benefits received

3. restore something to operation: to restore a machine to operation

4. restore pieces to whole: to restore pieces or fragments to a unified whole
putting the engine back together again

5. delay something: to delay somebody or something, or postpone something

6. drink alcohol: to drink alcoholic drinks, especially quickly

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