Postpone
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Pro Tip 1/3
Planned Delays
Use 'postpone' for scheduled events you intend to delay. They had to postpone the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pro Tip 2/3
Temporary Shift
'Postpone' implies the event will happen later, not canceled. The concert was postponed, not canceled, so keep your tickets.
Pro Tip 3/3
Neutral Tone
'Postpone' is neutral and doesn't imply blame or irritation. We must postpone our meeting due to the CEO's tight schedule.