Postponing Meaning in English
word · lemma: postpone
poʊˈspoʊnɪŋ/, /poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ
poh-SPOHN-ing
pəʊstpˈəʊnɪŋ
pohst-POHN-ing
Definition
Delaying something so that it happens at a later time than originally planned.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and informal contexts for activities, events, or tasks. Often followed by 'until', 'to', or 'for'. Common mistakes: confusing with 'cancel' (which means not to do at all); 'postpone' always means a delay, not a permanent stop.
Spanish: posponer - aplazarPortuguese (BR): adiar - postergarPortuguese (PT): adiar - postergarChinese (Simplified): 推迟 - 延期Chinese (Traditional): 延遲 - 推遲Hindi: टालना - स्थगित करनाArabic: تأجيلBengali: স্থগিত করা - পেছানোRussian: откладывать - переноситьJapanese: 延期する - 先延ばしにするVietnamese: hoãn lại - trì hoãnKorean: 연기하다 - 미루다Turkish: ertelemeUrdu: موخر کرنا - التوا میں ڈالناIndonesian: menunda
Example Sentences
We are postponing the meeting until next week.
basic
They keep postponing their vacation.
basic
I am postponing my doctor's appointment.
basic
Postponing important tasks often leads to more stress later.
natural
Are you postponing the decision because you're unsure?
natural
My friends are always postponing plans at the last minute.
natural