punted
Aussprache: [ˈpʌn.tɪd]
Wort
Kontext: „games“
(verb) to kick a ball while it is in the air after dropping it from your hands. This is often done in sports like American football, where players kick the ball to give it a big boost.
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During the game, he punted the football high into the air for everyone to see.
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She didn't punt well and the ball barely reached the other side of the field.
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Did he punt the ball far enough during the last play?
Kontext: „decision-making“
(verb) to give up or delay making a decision until later. This is like deciding to not choose something right now, but maybe thinking about it when there's more time.
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They decided to punt on the decision about the trip until next week.
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She didn't punt on her choice and made a decision immediately instead.
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Are you going to punt on the homework or finish it today?
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