postpone
verb (used with object)
to put off to a later time; defer.
has postponed
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present perfectof postpone (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Bass said she has postponed injections for rheumatoid arthritis and an MRI scan because she didn’t have enough to pay the estimate in advance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
With a booming box office full of films like “Obsession,” “Backrooms” and “Scary Movie,” the theater chain has postponed the concert project until later this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
The British Museum has postponed a Jewish Culture Month event on ancient Israel and Judah over fears of planned protests.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The White House Correspondents’ Association has postponed the event pending further security review.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Joe Johnston has postponed his attack until he can receive ten thousand reënforcements from Bragg's army.
From The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis by Thomas Dixon
