as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
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Recent Examples of layover
Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
And while some of the impacts of a layover hundreds of miles above Earth are quickly reversible, others can persist.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
The technology is a major improvement over the way temporary grass fields were laid over artificial turf for previous tournaments that used NFL stadiums, such as the Gold Cup.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The countries were originally intended as a kind of deportation layover, but the migrants have now spent 50 days in limbo.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
And while some of the impacts of a layover hundreds of miles above Earth are quickly reversible, others can persist.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Where City have benefited significantly is in reaping the rewards of plans laid over a decade ago.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
The technology is a major improvement over the way temporary grass fields were laid over artificial turf for previous tournaments that used NFL stadiums, such as the Gold Cup.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
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The 855-Aloha, the hotel's signature restaurant, was our first stop.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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Back in the lower 48, the San Diego Air & Space Museum is a bucket-list stop for aviation buffs, as is The Museum of Flight in Seattle.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Clean up habitat down by the L.A. River Volunteers are needed from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve for Friends of the L.A. River’s habitat restoration day and Earth Month celebration, postponed because of rain last month.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Central opener postponed: Thursday’s games in the NEC tournament in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. were postponed due to rain.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Cascade Locks Situated about halfway through the gorge, this tiny town is worth a stopover.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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But most likely, an overnight stopover will be necessary, or at the very least, an overnight flight.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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At least three lawsuits have been filed against the company for delaying the features and circulating misleading iPhone 16 ads regarding Apple Intelligence.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Newark’s airport was again plagued by delays over Memorial Day weekend, with more than 150 flights in and 230 flights out delayed on Saturday, according to flight-tracking data.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Gunther put over Pat McAfee as a non-wrestling performer with heart, and said Paul was the opposite.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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While the crate had a blanket put over it, Chef's presence was enough to keep Chip calm throughout the night.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The agreement appears to essentially lock in the exemptions in perpetuity, requiring any future Ukrainian legislation to defer and yield to this international treaty.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The city can achieve their highest statutory purpose, boost local jobs and the local economy, and address critical environmental needs — needs that will become more expensive if deferred.—
Jim Peugh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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