as in delaying
to assign to a later time
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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Recent Examples of postponing
The intense online scrutiny and chaos after postponing its election has left Romania reeling.
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Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
As of now, the court is open to postponing the trial, but questions how long the delay should be.
—Robert Anello, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
There could also be valid reasons for postponing Siri’s rollout.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Issues with Apple Intelligence were clear from the start, with the company postponing the first batch of features last year and providing vague timelines during its launch event.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
By continuously postponing dating, hesitators miss valuable opportunities to connect with others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
As of now, the court is open to postponing the trial, but questions how long the delay should be.
—Robert Anello, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 20 Mar. 2025
There could also be valid reasons for postponing Siri’s rollout.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Issues with Apple Intelligence were clear from the start, with the company postponing the first batch of features last year and providing vague timelines during its launch event.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
By continuously postponing dating, hesitators miss valuable opportunities to connect with others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Postponing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postponing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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