cuir siar, v.t. 1. Put back. (a) Move back. ~ siar ó imeall an bhoird é, set it back from the edge of the table. (b) Postpone. Cruinniú a chur siar, to postpone a meeting. (c) Retard. Chuir sé siar ó mo chuid oibre mé, it set me back from my work. ~ siar an clog, put the clock back. 2. (With ar) Force upon. Bia, deoch, purgóid, a chur siar ar dhuine, to force food, drink, medicine, on s.o. Ná bí ag iarraidh do thuairimí a chur siar orm, don’t try to impose your opinions on me.