CEFR B1

postponement

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: delay, adjournment, deferral, rescheduling

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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.

How to Use postponement

postponement of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what event or action is being delayed. — "The postponement of the election was widely criticized."

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