as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
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Recent Examples of layover
AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
This means the flight includes a layover that lasts longer than a few hours.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
This apparently is in reaction to the PPA’s plans to use a roll-out surface laid over top of the hardcourts at the tennis center.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For example, the carrier recently enhanced its popular Istanbul layover program, which now offers business-class customers from the U.S. three nights’ complimentary stay at a five-star hotel, up from two previously.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
This means the flight includes a layover that lasts longer than a few hours.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez moved to lay over the bill until Thursday -- the day after the session ends.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 May 2025
This apparently is in reaction to the PPA’s plans to use a roll-out surface laid over top of the hardcourts at the tennis center.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
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Charlotte might be as good a place as any for the next stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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From the Crescent City, the Sunset Limited passes through Louisiana’s bayou country and heads into Texas, with stops at Houston and San Antonio.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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After two court rulings blocking the city’s attempt to postpone the November 2025 election to 2026 without voter approval, one Miami commissioner isn’t giving up.—
Tess Riski
August 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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The repeat of a tragedy was something the NFL prepared for in February when New Orleans hosted Super Bowl 59 weeks after a former Army veteran killed 14 people by hitting them with a rental pickup truck in a terrorist attack on Jan. 1, postponing the Sugar Bowl for one week.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Allen was in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ QB room in 2024, and his arrival in Detroit marks his fifth pro stopover since 2020.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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China Airlines will fly nonstop from Taipei to Phoenix, but Phoenix to Taipei will have a stopover in Los Angeles.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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To understand why, consider what businesses stand to lose by delaying automation.—
Laurent Charpentier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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No rain should delay either the sprint race or qualifying, but race day is a different story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The New Day put over American Made, talking up the Creed’s amateur wrestling accolades as Cole accused the New Day of not wanting to face the War Raiders.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Together, these buyers put over $21 billion in the U.S. housing market last year.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Spring Hill's board has deferred a second reading on the measure to August so officials could gather more information.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 July 2025
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Even as police do their job, cases are dropped, charges are delayed, and justice is deferred.—
Marc Molinaro,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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