deferring

[dih-fur]

deferring Definition

• 1. to put off or delay
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for deferring

• postpone
• delay
• procrastinate
• suspend
• shelve

Antonyms for deferring

• advance
• expedite
• accelerate

Phrases with deferring

• defer to

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

  Example

  I defer to your expertise on this matter.

• defer payment

  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.'