Put off
Put off is one of those tricky phrasal verbs that has several meanings. As usual, context is vital.
E.g.
1- Postpone
Stop putting off the meeting with your boss- Deja de posponer la reunión con tu jefe
2- Discourage
I was set on going to university, but my dad put me off the idea- Estaba decidido a ir a la universidad, pero mi padre me desanimó
3-Cause to dislike
Seeing that dead pig has put me off ham- Ver ese cerdo muerto me ha quitado las ganas de comer jamón
3- Distract
I´m trying to concentrate, but that noise is putting me off- Estoy intentando concentrarme, pero ese ruido me está distrayendo
5- Switch off
Put that bloody television off!- Apaga esa puñetera televisión!