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postpone
[ pohst-pohn, pohs- ]
verb (used with object)
- to put off to a later time; defer:
He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
- to place after in order of importance or estimation; subordinate:
to postpone private ambitions to the public welfare.
postpone
/ pəʊstˈpəʊn; pəˈspəʊn /
verb
- to put off or delay until a future time
- to put behind in order of importance; defer
Derived Forms
- DzˈDzԱԳ, noun
- DzˈDzԱ, noun
- DzˈDzԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- Dz·Dz·· adjective
- Dz·DzԱ·Գ noun
- Dz·Dz· noun
- non·Dz·Dz·· adjective
- ·Dz·DzԱ verb (used with object) repostponed repostponing
- un·Dz·Dz·· adjective
- ܲ·Dz·DzԱ adjective
- ɱ-Dz·DzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of postpone1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It was scheduled for Sunday but has been postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.
City labor negotiators have started to talk to union leaders about postponing this year’s raises, which are expected to cost about $250 million.
The inquest had been due to take place last week in Chesterfield but was postponed.
But a meeting between Scottish ministers and the Equalities and Human Rights Commission to discuss drawing up new guidance has been postponed.
A representative for Carlos Santana did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment on Wednesday but told People in a statement that Tuesday’s concert had been postponed.
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