I. verb
to delay an action or proceeding
decided to defer voting until the next meeting
Synonyms: adjourn, delay, hold off, hold over, hold up, intermit, lay over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, shelve, stand over, stay, suspend, waive
Related Word: detain, retard, slow; block, hinder, impede, obstruct; stall; extend, lengthen, prolong, protract
Idioms: hold up on, lay to one side, put on ice, set aside
Contrasted words: accelerate, hasten, hurry, speed; expedite, further, promote
Antonyms: advance
II. verb
Synonyms: yield 2, bow, buckle (under), capitulate, cave, knuckle, knuckle under, submit, succumb
Related Word: accede, acquiesce, agree, assent; accommodate, adapt, adjust, conform; cringe, fawn, truckle
Contrasted words: combat, fight, oppose, resist; object, remonstrate; balk, demur, stickle, strain
Antonyms: withstand