postponement (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/

Definition

The act of delaying or putting off an event or action until a later time.

Examples

• The postponement of the match caused disappointment among the fans.

• Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to announce the postponement of the conference.

• There was a brief postponement of the flight because of a technical issue.

How to Use postponement

postponement of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates what event or action is being delayed. — "The postponement of the election was widely criticized."

Synonyms of postponement

Words with a similar meaning to postponement:

• delay
• adjournment
• deferral
• rescheduling

Antonyms of postponement

Words with the opposite meaning to postponement:

• advancement
• expedition

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary