Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defer

verb
/dɪˈfɜːr/
Definition
To put off or delay to a later time.
Examples
  • I will defer my decision until I have more information.
  • She decided to defer her college enrollment for a year.
  • They agreed to defer the meeting until next week.
Meaning
To postpone or delay an action or event.
Synonyms
  • postpone
  • put off
  • delay
  • reschedule
  • table