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
Reuters, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The Tennessee Railway Museum's excursion trains from Nashville have made the town a primary destination for its 500 riders, and Watertown is a very amenable host, often organizing events and activities for the train's layover.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024
Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades!
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The crew members were in the popular tourist destination of Nadi on a layover before they were supposed to fly off the following day, Fiji Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew said in a statement.
—Reuters, NBC News, 2 Jan. 2025
The Tennessee Railway Museum's excursion trains from Nashville have made the town a primary destination for its 500 riders, and Watertown is a very amenable host, often organizing events and activities for the train's layover.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Sticks were partially laid over the bodies, Olehy said.
—Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades!
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
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Senior Olivia Hansen finished with 27 saves. Against Apple Valley, Hansen made 24 stops.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Their two-month road trip will include stops at stadiums in Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Seattle, Toronto, and, of course, Inglewood, Calif.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While the 25 percent levy on imports from Mexico and Canada are postponed for 30 days, the 10 percent tariff on certain goods from China went into effect Tuesday morning.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2025
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Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.—
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Travelers can book a stopover of up to ten days in Iceland at no extra fee.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Cathay also offers modest discounts on Hong Kong hotels, transit and attractions as part of its stopover program.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And as Thursday's vote shows, when Republicans are aligned, Democrats only have the power to delay, not derail, their plans.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy out of fear of breaking the law.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Things a YouTube creator might put over a landscape video.—
Liz Pelly,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Pendant lights: $79.99 Pendant lights provide a concentrated light that many people choose to put over their sinks in the kitchen.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
30 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The total amount that could be deferred on a homestead is $10,000, according to the bill, which is also authored by committee chairman Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, and Sen. Brian Buchanan, R-Lebanon.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Friday on Twitter/X that Scott's contract calls for nearly half ($5.25 million) of his $11 million salary each of the next two seasons to be deferred.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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