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postponing

[pəʊstˈpəʊnɪŋ]

postponing Definition

delaying an event, appointment, or action until a later time or date.

Using postponing: Examples

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

  • Example

    The meeting has been postponed until next week.

  • Example

    I am postponing my trip to Europe until next year.

  • Example

    The concert was postponed due to bad weather.

  • Example

    He keeps postponing his work until the last minute.

postponing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for postponing

Antonyms for postponing

Phrases with postponing

  • delay the unavoidable or inevitable

    Example

    She knew she had to face the consequences of her actions, but she kept postponing the inevitable.

  • postpone gratification

    delaying immediate satisfaction or pleasure in pursuit of long-term goals

    Example

    He decided to postpone gratification and save money for his future.

  • delay making a decision or forming an opinion until more information is available

    Example

    The judge decided to postpone judgment until all the evidence was presented.

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Summary: postponing in Brief

'Postponing' [pəʊstˈpəʊnɪŋ] refers to delaying an event, appointment, or action until a later time or date. It is often used in situations where something needs to be rescheduled or put off, as in 'The meeting has been postponed until next week.' Phrases like 'postpone the inevitable' and 'postpone gratification' denote delaying the unavoidable or immediate satisfaction, respectively.