v. Function: verb
to delay an action or proceeding FF1C; decided to defer voting until the next meeting FF1E;
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 Words: 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