postpone

/ˈpɒstˌpəunoʊ, ˈpɒstˌpɑnoʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to delay or put off an event, activity, or decision to a later time or date

“The conference has been postponed until next year.”

2. verb

to put off or delay until a later time or date, especially without intending to do it

“She had to postpone her plans to travel due to illness.”

3. noun

an event or activity that has been delayed or put off

“The postponed match will be played next week.”

Synonyms

  • adjourn
  • defer
  • delay
  • put off

Antonyms

  • accelerate
  • advance
  • bring forward
  • hasten