der Aufschub
Translation
postponement, deferral, delay, reprieve
Examples
Wir baten um einen Aufschub der Frist.
We asked for a postponement of the deadline.
Der Richter gewährte einen Aufschub.
The judge granted a reprieve.
Grammar Patterns
to grant a postponement ((of sth.)) The boss granted a postponement of the project.
to ask for a postponement ((of sth.)) She asked for a postponement of the exam.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Verschiebung, die Vertagung, die Fristverlängerung; Antonyms: die Beschleunigung
Etymology
From the verb `aufschieben` (to postpone). `auf-` (on, up) + `schieben` (to push). Literally 'to push something off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine `schieben` (pushing) a task `auf` (onto) a later date on the calendar.