Definition of Defer
to postpone until later
Examples of Defer in a sentence
Because of my mother’s death, we will defer our vacation for a while. 🔊
The doctor has decided to defer the surgery until my father’s health improves. 🔊
In order to save money for college, James will defer his studies while he works fulltime for a year. 🔊
There are some school loans that allow students to defer repayment if they become temporarily disabled. 🔊
Since Pam was not sure if she really loved Weston, she decided to defer the wedding for a few months. 🔊
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