postponer

/pɒsˈtɒnər/

Definitions

1. verb

to delay or put off something, such as an event or decision, to a later time

“The concert was postponed due to bad weather.”

2. noun

a person or thing that delays or puts off something

“The postponer of the event was criticized for the inconvenience caused.”

3. transitive verb

to assign or schedule something to a later time

“She will postpone the meeting to next week.”

Synonyms

  • defer
  • delay
  • put off

Antonyms

  • accelerate
  • hasten