Sentences

punt-out in a sentence

n.

Definition

PUNT-OUT (verb): To defer or abandon a decision or action in order to avoid risk or due to limitations, such as time.

Sample Sentences

  1. The team decided to punt-out on the final play rather than risk a turnover.
  2. During the meeting, we had to punt-out on several topics due to time constraints.
  3. In the debate, he chose to punt-out on the controversial question rather than take a stand.
  4. When the project hit a snag, the manager suggested they punt-out until they had more information.
  5. She felt it was better to punt-out on the complex issue than to provide an incomplete answer.

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