postponed
word · lemma: postpone
/poʊˈspoʊnd/
/pəʊstpˈəʊnd/
Definition
Delayed to a later time or date; when something that was planned is moved to happen in the future instead of the original time.
Usage & Nuances
'Postponed' is slightly more formal than 'put off,' and is used for events, meetings, or plans. Common collocations: 'postponed until/till/to [date]'. Not for cancelling permanently, just delaying.
Spanish: pospuesto - aplazadoPortuguese (BR): adiado - postergadoPortuguese (PT): adiado - postergadoChinese (Simplified): 推迟 - 延期Chinese (Traditional): 延期 - 推遲Hindi: स्थगित किया गयाArabic: مؤجلBengali: স্থগিত - পিছিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: отложен - перенесёнJapanese: 延期されたVietnamese: bị hoãnKorean: 연기된Turkish: ertelendiUrdu: ملتویIndonesian: ditunda
Example Sentences
The meeting was postponed to next week.
basic
The concert is postponed because of rain.
basic
Her doctor's appointment got postponed.
basic
The match was postponed until further notice.
natural
Due to technical issues, the launch has been postponed.
natural
I just found out the flight has been postponed till tomorrow.
natural