postpone
verb (used with object)
to put off to a later time; defer.
have postponed
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present perfectof postpone.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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I also bring my own lunch to the office, shop at outlet stores, and have postponed a gift to take advantage of those sales that begin immediately after Christmas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
In another part of town, a store owner who sells quinceañera and baptism dresses said her sales have dropped by 60% every month since August, and clients have postponed shopping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
Stell added that "with speculation around the budget reaching fever pitch, businesses have postponed hiring and are less likely to commit to any form of investment until they know where the economic land lies".
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2025
Three government shutdowns in the past 30 years have postponed economic data releases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
Even the Trial stadiums have postponed the Trials scheduled for the day the storm will arrive.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
