Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deferring
verb
/dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
Definition
The act of postponing or delaying something to a later time.
Examples
- She is deferring her college enrollment for a year to travel abroad.
- Deferring a decision can sometimes lead to better outcomes.
- He is deferring the meeting until next week to gather more information.
Meaning
Deferring involves putting off an action or decision until a future date, allowing for additional consideration or external factors to be taken into account.
Synonyms
- Postponing
- Delaying
- Putting off
- Suspending
- Procrastinating
