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Vocabulary Entry
defer
|verb • verb • noun
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V
verb
To put off or postpone an action or event.
Example Sentences
"We will defer the meeting until next week."
"The decision was deferred to the committee for further discussion."
"She decided to defer her graduation to gain more experience."
V
verb
To yield or submit to someone else's opinion or judgment.
Example Sentences
"He chose to defer to the experts on the matter."
"In situations like these, it's wise to defer to someone with more experience."
"She deferred to her father's advice when making the decision."
N
noun
The act of delaying or postponing something.
Example Sentences
"The defer of the project allowed for more research."
"His defer in submission made him miss the deadline."
"A defer in payment can lead to additional charges."