deferring

[dih-fur]

deferring Definition

  • 1to put off or delay
  • 2to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion

Using deferring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "deferring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I am deferring my decision until I have more information.

  • Example

    The company is deferring the launch of its new product.

  • Example

    He deferred to her expertise in the matter.

  • Example

    The judge deferred sentencing until next month.

deferring Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for deferring

Phrases with deferring

  • to submit to the authority, opinion, or wishes of another person

    Example

    I defer to your expertise on this matter.

  • to delay payment of a debt or obligation

    Example

    The bank agreed to let me defer payment on my loan for another month.

  • defer to someone's judgment

    to accept and follow someone's opinion or decision

    Example

    I trust your judgment on this matter, so I will defer to you.

Origins of deferring

from Old French 'deferer', meaning 'to yield to another's will'

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Summary: deferring in Brief

The verb 'deferring' [dih-fur] means to postpone or delay something, or to yield respectfully to another's judgment or opinion. Examples include 'I am deferring my decision until I have more information,' and 'The judge deferred sentencing until next month.' Phrases like 'defer to' and 'defer payment' extend the meaning of 'deferring.'