dɪˈfɜr

Definitions

1. verb

put off or postpone to a later time

“The meeting will be deferred until next week.”

2. verb

refuse to deal with or give in to something

“The company decided to defer to the customer’s request for a refund.”

3. noun

a delay or postponement

“The deferment of the project’s deadline was due to unforeseen circumstances.”

4. noun

the act of putting off or postponing something

“The deferment of taxes can help businesses manage their finances better.”