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Defer for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: dɪ'fɜr

What does Defer really mean?

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Sure, I'd be happy to explain the word "defer" to you! "Defer" means to delay or postpone something. It's like when you have a homework assignment due, but you ask your teacher if you can defer turning it in for one more day because you need extra time to finish it. Or, if your friend wants to make plans, but you ask if you can defer making the plans until later because you're not sure if you'll be available.

Another way to think about "defer" is like hitting the pause button on something. It's like saying, "Hold on, let's defer this decision until we have more information."

So, in a nutshell, "defer" means to put something off or delay it until later. It's a way of buying yourself more time to think or prepare before making a decision or taking action. I hope that helps you understand the word "defer" a little better!

Revised and Fact checked by David Anderson on 2023-11-19 22:46:19

Defer In a sentece

Learn how to use Defer inside a sentece

  • I will defer my decision to buy a new bike until I have saved enough money.
  • The company decided to defer the launch of the new product until they had fixed all the issues.
  • I will defer my turn to speak until everyone else has had a chance to share their ideas.
  • We have to defer our trip to the beach because of the bad weather forecast.
  • I will defer my graduation ceremony until my family can attend.

Defer Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

accede accede bow bow give in give in hold over hold over postpone postpone prorogue prorogue put off put off put over put over remit remit set back set back shelve shelve submit submit table table

Defer Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

buckle under buckle under delay delay give in give in knuckle under knuckle under succumb succumb yield yield

Defer Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

call call hold hold probate probate reprieve reprieve respite respite suspend suspend