Postpone
verb
To delay or move to a later time.
They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
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- postpone a meeting
- postpone a decision
verb
To make something happen at a later time than originally planned.
We had to postpone our appointment because of the snow.
Often appears as...
- postpone a date
- postpone an event
verb
To pause or delay a legal process.
The judge decided to postpone the trial due to insufficient evidence.
Often appears as...
- postpone a trial
- postpone a verdict
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Academic
verb
To delay or move to a later time.
They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
Often appears as...
- postpone a meeting
- postpone a decision
verb
To make something happen at a later time than originally planned.
We had to postpone our appointment because of the snow.
Often appears as...
- postpone a date
- postpone an event
verb
To pause or delay a legal process.
The judge decided to postpone the trial due to insufficient evidence.
Often appears as...
- postpone a trial
- postpone a verdict
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Planned Delays
Use 'postpone' for scheduled events you intend to delay.
They had to postpone the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Shift
'Postpone' implies the event will happen later, not canceled.
The concert was postponed, not canceled, so keep your tickets.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
'Postpone' is neutral and doesn't imply blame or irritation.
We must postpone our meeting due to the CEO's tight schedule.
Pro Tip 1/3Planned Delays
Use 'postpone' for scheduled events you intend to delay.
They had to postpone the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Shift
'Postpone' implies the event will happen later, not canceled.
The concert was postponed, not canceled, so keep your tickets.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
'Postpone' is neutral and doesn't imply blame or irritation.
We must postpone our meeting due to the CEO's tight schedule.
Pro Tip 1/3Planned Delays
Use 'postpone' for scheduled events you intend to delay.
They had to postpone the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Shift
'Postpone' implies the event will happen later, not canceled.
The concert was postponed, not canceled, so keep your tickets.
Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone
'Postpone' is neutral and doesn't imply blame or irritation.
We must postpone our meeting due to the CEO's tight schedule.
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Olympic Training During...
don't want the games to continue as planned a national union of doctors in japan called for the games to be cancelled and protesters and online petitions are demanding that the government cancel or postpone the games the idea that the world is descending from all of these different places
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The reality constructed...
a miracle in the idea of life it is this that we are able to exist for a time in defiance of care later you often forget how I say everything was how the tickets almost didn't materialize how the event almost got postponed how a hangover nearly made you miss the flight
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3 things I learned while...
As I thought about that later on, I came up with a saying, which is, "I collect bad wines." Because if the wine is ready and the person is there, I'm opening it. I no longer want to postpone anything in life. And that urgency, that purpose, has really changed my life.
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Why you should treat the...
it will create time savings, and people will become genuinely better at their jobs. But the reality is that the people on the front line, who are supposed to be using these softwares and tools, they're skeptical or even afraid. We postpone the online trainings,
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David Kessler: How to...
"I heard you do something in grief. My wedding's just been postponed." And she burst into tears. And I talked to her, we -- You know, she shared her experience and everything, and I consoled her. And after she walked away, my friend said, "Oh, my gosh,
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3 things I learned while...
thought about that later on I came up with the same which is I collect bat wines because if the wine is ready and the person is there I'm opening I no longer want to postpone anything in life in that urgency that purpose has really
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Jewel of Namibia PIPE Nat...
over time this is pretty typical weather along the coast the island in the background had a great colony of gannets which our guide said we could easily reach with an inflatable dinghy we decided to postpone that idea you know
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This is your brain on...
Yes, we need to influence the way we consume, the way we commute, the way we use our energy. And the good thing is that all of those solutions are available. The question is, if we postpone action by one day,
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Wisdom from great...
And besides, growing old only postponed the inevitable, time seeing through what circumstance did not. It was all a bit disheartening. A list, though, would last. To chronicle a life year by vulnerable year
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Best Moments of 2018 PIPE...
give real hope for our coral reefs that has never been there before so I postponed my retirement until I see a million corals replanted back on the reef
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Olympic Training During...
don't want the games to continue as planned a national union of doctors in japan called for the games to be cancelled and protesters and online petitions are demanding that the government cancel or postpone the games the idea that the world is descending from all of these different places
Video examples
The reality constructed...
a miracle in the idea of life it is this that we are able to exist for a time in defiance of care later you often forget how I say everything was how the tickets almost didn't materialize how the event almost got postponed how a hangover nearly made you miss the flight
Video examples
3 things I learned while...
As I thought about that later on, I came up with a saying, which is, "I collect bad wines." Because if the wine is ready and the person is there, I'm opening it. I no longer want to postpone anything in life. And that urgency, that purpose, has really changed my life.
Video examples
Why you should treat the...
it will create time savings, and people will become genuinely better at their jobs. But the reality is that the people on the front line, who are supposed to be using these softwares and tools, they're skeptical or even afraid. We postpone the online trainings,
Video examples
David Kessler: How to...
"I heard you do something in grief. My wedding's just been postponed." And she burst into tears. And I talked to her, we -- You know, she shared her experience and everything, and I consoled her. And after she walked away, my friend said, "Oh, my gosh,
Video examples
3 things I learned while...
thought about that later on I came up with the same which is I collect bat wines because if the wine is ready and the person is there I'm opening I no longer want to postpone anything in life in that urgency that purpose has really
Video examples
Jewel of Namibia PIPE Nat...
over time this is pretty typical weather along the coast the island in the background had a great colony of gannets which our guide said we could easily reach with an inflatable dinghy we decided to postpone that idea you know
Video examples
This is your brain on...
Yes, we need to influence the way we consume, the way we commute, the way we use our energy. And the good thing is that all of those solutions are available. The question is, if we postpone action by one day,
Video examples
Wisdom from great...
And besides, growing old only postponed the inevitable, time seeing through what circumstance did not. It was all a bit disheartening. A list, though, would last. To chronicle a life year by vulnerable year
Video examples
Best Moments of 2018 PIPE...
give real hope for our coral reefs that has never been there before so I postponed my retirement until I see a million corals replanted back on the reef
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Quote examples
Adina Porter
American Actress
Life is very short. Try to enjoy your 'now.' Many people think that when they become such-and-such then they will be happy. I personally don't think it is healthy to postpone your happiness. My message is, 'Enjoy the moment.
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Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
Sleep is the interest we have to pay on the capital which is called in at death; and the higher the rate of interest and the more regularly it is paid, the further the date of redemption is postponed.
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Herbert Kaufman
American Writer
Failure is only postponed success as long as courage 'coaches' ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.
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Ayesha Takia
Indian Actress
I have always chosen to do things that make me happy and don't believe in postponing good things in my life.
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Jim Rohn
American Businessman
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
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Anais Nin
American Author
I postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by risking, by giving, by losing.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.
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Henry Miller
American Author
Life, as it is called, is for most of us one long postponement.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
Trips to the dentist - I like to postpone that kind of thing.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
While we are postponing, life speeds by.
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Adina Porter
American Actress
Life is very short. Try to enjoy your 'now.' Many people think that when they become such-and-such then they will be happy. I personally don't think it is healthy to postpone your happiness. My message is, 'Enjoy the moment.
Quote examples
Arthur Schopenhauer
German Philosopher
Sleep is the interest we have to pay on the capital which is called in at death; and the higher the rate of interest and the more regularly it is paid, the further the date of redemption is postponed.
Quote examples
Herbert Kaufman
American Writer
Failure is only postponed success as long as courage 'coaches' ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.
Quote examples
Ayesha Takia
Indian Actress
I have always chosen to do things that make me happy and don't believe in postponing good things in my life.
Quote examples
Jim Rohn
American Businessman
Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.
Quote examples
Anais Nin
American Author
I postpone death by living, by suffering, by error, by risking, by giving, by losing.
Quote examples
Niccolo Machiavelli
Italian Writer
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.
Quote examples
Henry Miller
American Author
Life, as it is called, is for most of us one long postponement.
Quote examples
Johnny Depp
American Actor
Trips to the dentist - I like to postpone that kind of thing.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Roman Statesman
While we are postponing, life speeds by.
Example 1 of 10
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