Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: defer

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

A cautious strategy can defer costs and commitments, but bear in mind that the registration process can be slow.

Source: https://thenextweb.com/news/how-startups-can-protect-their-ip-according-to-patent-attorney

“After the developer tried to defer (the $50 million allocation), she just kept saying ‘No.’

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/03/21/grand-park-to-be-named-after-trailblazing-former-la-county-supervisor-gloria-molina/

Because state law defines the standard of care, legislation can refine this standard for pediatric gender dysphoria, which would obviate the need for judges to defer to politicized medical institutions.

Source: https://www.city-journal.org/how-to-regulate-pediatric-gender-medicine

Bob is programmed to recognise and defer questions that should only be answered by a licensed loan officer.

Source: https://thegrizzlygazette.com/media-release/why-millennials-and-genz-ers-click-with-beelines-ai-mortgage-chatbot/

But the baseball player has agreed to defer $680m (£541m) of his $700m (£557m) deal, allowing the Dodgers more scope to add to their roster.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/shohei-ohtani-la-dodgers-todd-boehly-b2462614.html

Currently, women cannot defer their maternity leave while they are being treated and recovering from cancer.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41167816.html

Due to this being an active investigation, we defer any further comment to the police department."

Source: https://710keel.com/ixp/182/p/police-update-viral-story-of-body-found-inside-louisiana-arbys/

He advised that, if someone can't afford to pay the tax off, HMRC should allow you to defer the payments.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11857877/Martin-Lewis-issues-urgent-tax-code-warning-Morning.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

However, the primary IO may defer the departure of a passenger who will be found using fraudulent travel or supporting documents; for refusing to undergo primary inspection.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/08/31/doj-suspends-revised-rules-for-outbound-travelers-after-senate-resolution/

However, the tribunal later suspended its proceedings to assess the Philippine government’s request to defer the probe.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/210101/marcos-told-comply-with-icc-probe-to-give-justice-to-victims-of-dutertes-drug-war

“I’m asking you today to defer this decision until such time as the proposals can be revised to achieve a 22-metre separation distance as 11 metres is far too close,” he told councillors.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/23753600.cornwall-affordable-homes-near-truro-concerns-scheme/?ref=rss

In a region where women are equated to children and are expected to defer to their sons, clans are neither eager to be led by a woman nor front a woman for political leadership.

Source: https://www.ipsnews.net/2023/03/first-ever-women-council-elders-making-roads-north-eastern-kenya/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-ever-women-council-elders-making-roads-north-eastern-kenya

I notice in myself the same prejudices and have always tended to defer to tall, good-looking men and assume they were in charge.

Source: https://hotair.com/david-strom/2023/12/15/southwest-has-new-policy-for-the-super-fat-passenger-n599091

Juventus players agreed to defer four months' worth of their salaries in March 2020 and April 2021 as the club were struggling financially, but individual agreements were also made with players.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12525633/Cristiano-Ronaldo-legal-action-against-Juventus-demands-17MILLION-unpaid-wages-deferred-months-pay-Covid-pandemic.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Labor Right councillor Lambros Tapinos moved to defer the motion to 2050 “when the first nuclear submarine will arrive”.

Source: https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/merri-bek-council-votes-be-nuclear-free

Meanwhile, the resolution highlights the government’s initial request to the ICC to defer its investigation and subsequent petition to the ICC Appeals Chamber.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/30/house-committee-resolution-urges-cooperation-with-icc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=house-committee-resolution-urges-cooperation-with-icc

No one is denying Sky’s right to argue for audience maximisation but it’s the role of SPL to argue on behalf of all its member clubs not just the most powerful and not just shrug its shoulders and defer to the broadcaster.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/sport/opinion/23809264.stuart-cosgrove-scottish-footballs-fight-relevance/?ref=rss

“On the day when they were few they actually contrived to defer the voting.

Source: https://nehandaradio.com/2023/06/02/youre-useless-mliswa-slams-zanu-pf-mps-for-passing-patriotic-bill/

Sarah offered to defer her place but Jadon insisted she join him on the course which started in September 2020.

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/mum-son-graduate-together-northumbria-28306230