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Postpone

usgb/pəʊˈspəʊn/Volume
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Planned Delays

Use 'postpone' for scheduled events you intend to delay.

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They had to postpone the wedding due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Temporary Shift

'Postpone' implies the event will happen later, not canceled.

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The concert was postponed, not canceled, so keep your tickets.
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Neutral Tone

'Postpone' is neutral and doesn't imply blame or irritation.

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We must postpone our meeting due to the CEO's tight schedule.
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