Definitions

postpone

[pohst-pohn, pohs-] / poʊstˈpoʊn, poʊs- /

VERB

put off till later time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjourn defer delay hold up shelve suspend

STRONG

pigeonhole prorogue table

WEAK

carry forward carry over cool it give a rain check hang fire hold off hold over lay over put back put on back burner put on hold

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance continue expedite forward further hasten hurry

WEAK

carry out do maintain persevere

Example Sentences

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Echo & the Bunnymen had to postpone a show after singer Ian McCulloch was injured in a crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In March, Luis Enrique's side were granted their request to postpone a league game against Lens between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Liverpool.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They can’t skip the gas station when prices are high — but they can postpone routine care.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

“I know it’s a pain, but postpone your trip to another time, and then when you’re on board, adhere to what the cruise ship staff is telling you about personal hygiene.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

I helped Dean lay the table to postpone going home.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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