put over

verb

put over; putting over; puts over
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transitive verb

1
: postpone, delay
2
: put across sense 2
3
: to achieve or carry through by deceit or trickery
put one over on me

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Examples of put over in a Sentence

as a result of a medical emergency, our dream vacation had to be put over to the following year
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The nonprofit that has been helping them is trying to find a roof to put over their heads. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2025 Only products our reviewers actually get to hold in their hands and put over their ears can be added as a recommendation. — Reece Rogers, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2026 RunSafePro is designed to be put over the clothes, including light layers, but it’s not recommended to be put on top of a hydration vest. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 18 June 2026 For road trippers, NIO has put over 1,000 swapping stations along China's highways. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for put over

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of put over was in the 15th century

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“Put over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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put over

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: put across
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