postpone
Meaning
To postpone is to defer or delay an event, action, or decision to a later time or date, often due to unforeseen circumstances or strategic considerations, thereby allowing for further preparation or assessment of the situation.
💡 While "postpone" is often used interchangeably with "delay," it typically implies a more deliberate and planned rescheduling rather than an unintentional hold-up.
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Common Phrases
postpone a meeting
postpone a decision
postpone an event
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