
Defer
Planned Delay
Use 'defer' when a decision or action is intentionally postponed to a specific time.
The committee will defer their vote until the audit is complete.
Active Choice
'Defer' implies an active decision to delay, not caused by external factors.
We will defer launching the product, awaiting better market conditions.
Not Immediate
'Defer' is used when something is put off for a period, not just briefly.
Due to her busy schedule, she deferred the meeting to next month. Compare with
AdjournDelayHold offPostponeProcrastinatePut offShelveSuspend
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