postponing
poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ
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Definition of postponing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

intentional delayintending to delay an action
  • Her postponing attitude towards the project was frustrating the team.
  • His postponing behavior caused delays.
  • The postponing strategy was evident in their approach.
deferring delaying
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Origin of postponing

English, post- (after) + pone (put)

Terms with postponing included in their meaning

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postponing
causing something to happen later than planned
postponing plan
plan or action used to slow or postpone something
delay process
the act of delaying or postponing something
behavior
delaying or postponing action
postponing
postpone or put aside a project
postponement
postponing actions to a later time
delay period
act of delaying or postponing something
risk of postponement
risk associated with postponing action

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  1. French:ajournant, ...
  2. German:absichtlich verzögernd, ...
  3. Italian:rinviante, ...
  4. Spanish:aplazante, ...
  5. Portuguese:proteladora, ...
  6. Chinese:拖延的, ...
  7. Japanese:意図的に遅らせる, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَجِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:דּוֹחֶה, ...
  10. Russian:намеренно откладывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:навмисно відкладальний, ...
  12. Hindi:टालमटोल करने वाला, ...
postpone
poʊstˈpoʊn

Definition of postpone - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
delaydefer an action or decision
  • They decided to postpone the vote.
  • The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • We had to postpone our vacation plans.
defer delay reschedule
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Origin of postpone

Latin, post (after) + ponere (to place)

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  1. French:reporter, ...
  2. German:verschieben, ...
  3. Italian:rinviare, ...
  4. Spanish:aplazar, ...
  5. Portuguese:adiar, ...
  6. Chinese:推迟, ...
  7. Japanese:延期する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَجَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:откладывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкласти, ...
  12. Hindi:टालना, ...
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