hinaus|zögern
Translation
to delay, to postpone, to draw out, to procrastinate
Examples
Er zögert die Antwort hinaus.
He is delaying the answer.
Wir können die Entscheidung nicht länger hinauszögern.
We can't delay the decision any longer.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to delay (sth.) She is delaying her departure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufschieben, verschieben, vertagen
Etymology
Composed of 'hinaus' (out, beyond) and 'zögern' (to hesitate). It implies hesitating so much that something is pushed further out in time.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hesitating' (zögern) to push a deadline 'out' (hinaus) into the future.