punted

verb

To propel a punt or similar craft by means of a pole.

1. To dropkick; to kick something a considerable distance.
2. To equivocate and delay or put off (answering a question, addressing an issue, etc).
3. To retreat from one's objective; to abandon an effort one still notionally supports.
4. To make the best choice from a set of non-ideal alternatives.

1. To play at basset, baccara, faro, etc.
2. To stake against the bank, to back a horse, to gamble or take a chance more generally
3. To make a highly speculative investment or other commitment, or take a wild guess.