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Meaning of postpones
The primary meaning of the word "postpones" is to delay something until a later time.
Etymology of postpones
The word "postpones" comes from the Latin words "post" meaning "after" and "ponere" meaning "to place", and the suffix "-es" which is a third person singular present tense marker.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of delaying or putting off something until a later time.
Synonyms
delays
defers
puts off
suspends
holds over
stays
adjourns
protracts
extends
prolongs
stalls
hesitates
waits
pauses
interrupts
halts
stops
ceases
defers to
tables
shelves
lays over
puts on hold
holds up
sets back
slows down
impedes
hinders
obstructs
detains
retains
withholds
reschedules
rearranges
recalibrates
Definitions
- To delay something until a later time, often because it is not a good idea to do it now or because it is not possible to do it now.
- * To put off something, such as a decision, a meeting, or an event, until a later date or time.
Usage Examples
- The company postpones the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.
- * The concert was postponed until next month because of the bad weather.
- * She postpones her vacation to focus on her work.