postponement

Meaning

A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

Synonyms

delay
B2
adjournment
34k
deferment
suspension
C1
procrastination
deferral
respite
28k
prolongation
extension
C1
hold
A1
abeyance
excess
C2
growth
C1
hindrance
31k
hold-up
22k
postpone
C1
reprieve
25k
spread
B1
stay
A1
stretching
C2
surplus
C2

time lag

wait
A1
distance
B1
prorogation
protraction
push
A2
recess
C1
removal
C2
renewal
C2
surcease
deferring
retardation
transference
24k
contango

falling behind

lag
C2
moratorium
40k
move
A1

moving away

pause
C1
performance
B1
subordination
extend
C1
Translations

ajournement
Aufschub
differimento
uitstel
aplazamiento
sursis

αναβολή

rinvio
adiamento
délai
Verschiebung
Verzögerung
dilazione
report
spostamento
Frequency

37k
Etymology

From postpone + -ment.

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