Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defer-a-decision
Phrase
/dɪˈfɜːr ə dɪˈsɪʒən/
Definition
To postpone or delay making a choice or judgment.
Examples
- The committee decided to defer-a-decision until the next meeting.
- Incorporating feedback, she chose to defer-a-decision on the proposal.
- He felt it was wise to defer-a-decision until he had more facts.
Meaning
Defer-a-decision refers to the act of putting off a decision to a later time, often to gather more information or to allow for further contemplation.
Synonyms
- Postpone
- Delay
- Put off
- Table
