defer
Translation
to postpone, to delay, to yield
Examples
The decision was deferred until the next meeting.
The decision was deferred until the next meeting.
I will defer to your greater knowledge on this.
I will defer to your greater knowledge on this.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to postpone sth. The decision was deferred until the next meeting.
((to sb./sth.)) to yield to sb./sth. I will defer to your greater knowledge on this.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postpone, delay, put off; yield, submit
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'ferre' (to carry). Literally 'to carry away', which led to the sense of 'put off'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: to delay something, and to yield to someone's judgment out of respect.