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defer
/dɪˈfɝ/
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What does defer mean?
verb
- To delay or postpone.
- to postpone induction into military service.
- After winning the opening coin toss, to postpone until the start of the second half a team's choice of whether to kick off or receive (and to allow the opposing team to make this choice at the start of the first half).
More meanings (3)
verb
- To delay, to wait.
- To submit to the opinion or desire of others in respect to their judgment or authority.
- To render, to offer.
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IPA pronunciation
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See this word in context.
There was still no improvement in the countess’ health, but it was impossible to defer the journey to Moscow any longer.
For the present let me defer this subject, and say a word or two about the climate and houses in our country.
More book examples (3)
“I was going home,” he said, “but I can defer my ride a little. And you can, if you please, rest here.”
As to the probable antiquity of these ruins, we must defer consideration until we become more acquainted with the ruins of Yucatan.
“Will you give me leave to defer your raptures till I write again? At present I have not room to do them justice.”