Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defer
verb
/dɪˈfɜːr/
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Definition
To put off or delay to a later time.
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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.
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Meaning
To postpone or delay an action or event.
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Synonyms
- postpone
- put off
- delay
- reschedule
- table