postpone
verb (used with object)
to put off to a later time; defer.
will postpone
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future tenseof postpone.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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In a Truth Social post overnight, President Trump said the U.S. will postpone strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
And Bloomberg reported that Indian trade officials will postpone a trip to the United States aimed at finalising their interim agreement.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Grammy winner Billy Joel announced Tuesday that he will postpone his latest tour for four months because of a “medical condition.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
The international break has often presented a convenient time for managerial change, but Ten Hag will hope two draws will postpone such thoughts among those charged with making the big calls at Old Trafford.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024
“I think I will postpone my program at Nsukka and stay here in Kano,” she said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
