Pronunciation

/pəˈstəʊn/

Definitions

• Verb: To delay or put off until a later time. For example: “The meeting was postponed until next week.”
• Noun: The act of delaying or putting something off. For example: “The decision to postpone the project was a tough one.”

Phrases

• “Postpone an event” means to reschedule an activity for a later date.
• “Postponement” refers to the act of delaying something.
• “Postpone indefinitely” means to not set a new date for the action.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the concert has been postponed until next month.”
• Noun: “His wedding was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”
• Phrasal Verb: “She decided to postpone her vacation until after the exams.”

Synonyms

• Suspend
• Reschedule
• Delay
• Postponement
• Put off
• Rearrange

Antonyms

• Advance
• Accelerate
• Initiate
• Schedule
• Proceed

Usage

• Formal: It’s common to use “postpone” in formal contexts, such as business meetings or official announcements.
• Informal: In informal conversations, people might use “delay” or “put off” interchangeably.

Notes

• “Postpone” can also be used with specific deadlines or appointments, while “delay” is often used more generally for any interruption or slowdown in progress.