postpone
verb
post·pone
(ˌ)pōs(t)-ˈpōn 
postponed; postponing
1
: to put off to a later time : defer
2
a
: to place later (as in a sentence) than the normal position in English
postpone an adjective
b
: to place later in order of precedence, preference, or importance
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Examples of postpone in a Sentence
The baseball game was postponed until tomorrow because of rain.
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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The judge granted the defense’s request to postpone Williams’ arraignment hearing until Feb. 20, when the court will also review Williams’ charges and determine whether to set a bail amount.
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Seattleites dreaming of a snowy weekend after an unseasonably dry January and weeks of sun may have to postpone dusting off those sleds, at least for now.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2025
Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
The judge granted the defense’s request to postpone Williams’ arraignment hearing until Feb. 20, when the court will also review Williams’ charges and determine whether to set a bail amount.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
Seattleites dreaming of a snowy weekend after an unseasonably dry January and weeks of sun may have to postpone dusting off those sleds, at least for now.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Postpone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postpone. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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postpone
verb
post·pone
pōs(t)-ˈpōn
postponed; postponing
: to put off (as an action or event) until a later time
rain forced us to postpone the picnic
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