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
From 'hinaus' (out, beyond) and 'zögern' (to hesitate). The idea is to push something out into the future by hesitating.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'hesitating' (zögern) so much that you push a task 'out' (hinaus) of your current schedule.