phrasal verb 'put behind'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
put behind
[pʊt bɪˈhaɪnd]
to stop thinking about something unpleasant and move forward

Other meanings

  • to place something physically at the back
  • to complete and leave in the past

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "put behind"

  • It’s time to put behind those mistakes and start fresh.
  • She tried to put behind her painful memories.
  • He quickly put behind the argument and focused on work.

Features of Using "put behind"

Separability:Separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:B1 Particle:behind

Often used in a figurative sense, meaning to let go of negative experiences or events. Can also be literal when referring to physically placing something behind.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb put

put away

put away

store something in its usual place
put-on

put on

to dress in or place clothes or accessories on your body
put-off

put off

to delay or postpone something
put up with

put up with

to tolerate or endure something unpleasant
put forward

put forward

to suggest an idea or plan