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Defer

Definition

(formal) To decide or agree to do something at a later time, often because it is not urgent or because you want to think about it more; to delay or put off something until a later time.

Example Sentences

1The company will defer its decision on the new project until the financial reports are available.
2Did the university defer the start of the semester due to the pandemic?
3She decided to defer her graduate studies for a year to gain more work experience.
4The government may defer the implementation of the new tax policy to avoid economic instability.
5There is no need to defer the meeting; we can discuss the agenda now.

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