verb๐ShareTo propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole."The tour guide punted the flat-bottomed boat down the narrow canal, showing us the historic buildings. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance."The soccer player punted the ball over the heads of the other players and towards the goal. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc)."The politician punted on the controversial question, saying he needed more time to study the issue. "communicationattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports."Facing a tight deadline and a mountain of research, Sarah punted the project presentation to her colleague, even though she believed in its importance. "actionbusinesssportattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives."Since we were short on time and had no perfect solution, we punted and decided to postpone the meeting until everyone could properly prepare. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo play at basset, baccara, faro, etc."At the casino last night, he punted heavily at the faro table and lost a lot of money. "entertainmentgamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally"He punted all his savings on that risky startup, hoping for a big return. "betgameentertainmentsportbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess."Since I didn't know the answer to the last question on the test, I just punted and guessed "C". "businessfinancebetactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
