verbπShareTo propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole."The tour guide was punting the flat-bottomed boat along the shallow river, using a long pole to push off the riverbed. "nauticalsailingsportvehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance."The frustrated student, after failing the test, was tempted to start punting his textbook across the room. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc)."The teacher was punting when asked about the upcoming exam, avoiding a direct answer about the difficult material. "communicationattitudebusinesspoliticsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports."Faced with impossible deadlines, the software team was punting on adding the advanced security features to the initial release, hoping to include them in a later update. "actionbusinesssportattitudeplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives."Our favorite restaurant was closed, and the other two nearby had long waits, so we ended up punting and getting pizza even though we wanted something healthier. "actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play at basset, baccara, faro, etc."While visiting Monte Carlo, he spent his evenings punting at the casino, hoping to win big. "entertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally"He's been punting his entire paycheck on the horse races lately, hoping to win big. "betsportgamebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.""Since I didn't study for the quiz, I'm just punting and hoping I get some answers right." "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
