Postponed: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to moving an event or task to a later time or date, often formal, with no negative connotation.

• The meeting has been postponed until next Monday.
• The concert was postponed due to bad weather.

Often used when something is late or slowed down, can have a negative connotation as it implies an unwanted postponement.

• The train was delayed due to technical issues.
• We apologize for the delay in processing your request.

Common in formal contexts or legal and financial settings, implying an official or authoritative decision to delay.

• The decision was deferred until further notice.
• She decided to defer her university admission for a year.

Informal and conversational, suggesting procrastination with a slightly negative nuance.

• I keep putting off doing my taxes.
• Don't put off your homework until the last minute.

Neutral and straightforward, used when changing the time or date of an appointment or event.

• We need to reschedule our meeting for another day.
• The interview was rescheduled for next week.

Used when an event or action is rescheduled to a later time or date, usually in formal or official situations.

• The meeting has been postponed until next week.
• The concert was postponed due to bad weather.

Describes the act of delaying or postponing something, often unnecessarily, and usually has a negative connotation.

• He tends to procrastinate on his assignments until the last minute.
• Stop procrastinating and start working on your project.

Refers to making someone or something late or slow. It can be used in various contexts, including travel and communication.

• The flight was delayed due to technical issues.
• There was a delay in receiving the package.

Informal way to talk about postponing something to a later time or date. It can also imply reluctance.

• I keep putting off cleaning the garage.
• She put off writing the report until the final day.

Often used in formal contexts to indicate putting off an action or decision to a later time.

• The committee decided to defer the decision until they had more information.
• We will defer the payment until the next quarter.