postpone

post-pone · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To arrange for an event or action to take place at a time later than originally planned.

  2. 2.

    To delay doing something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    postpone indefinitely — To delay with no set future date.

Related words

Antonyms: advance, expedite
See also: defer, delay, postponed
Synonyms: defer, delay, put off, reschedule

Etymology

From Latin postponere, from post- ("after") + ponere ("to put, place").