postpone
verb
post·pone
(ˌ)pōs(t)-ˈpōn 
postponed; postponing
1
: to put off to a later time : defer
2
a
: to place later (as in a sentence) than the normal position in English
postpone an adjective
b
: to place later in order of precedence, preference, or importance
Examples of postpone in a Sentence
The baseball game was postponed until tomorrow because of rain.
we'll have to postpone a decision until we have all the information
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The Duchess of Sussex's weekend plans changed after the Los Angeles museum gala she was set to attend on June 14 was postponed amid protests in the city against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 15 June 2025
Shortly after the raid, swap meet officials postponed the concert.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The event, which was supposed to take place last night (June 12) was postponed until further notice.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025
The other four defendants appear to be negotiating plea deals as their trial continues to be postponed.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 15 June 2025
Shortly after the raid, swap meet officials postponed the concert.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The event, which was supposed to take place last night (June 12) was postponed until further notice.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 June 2025
The other four defendants appear to be negotiating plea deals as their trial continues to be postponed.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for postpone
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“Postpone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postpone. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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postpone
verb
post·pone
pōs(t)-ˈpōn
postponed; postponing
: to put off (as an action or event) until a later time
rain forced us to postpone the picnic
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