Postponement
poʊstˈpoʊnmənt
Definitions
The act of delaying something to a later time or date.
poʊstˈpoʊnmənt
The act of delaying something.
The company announced a postponement of the product launch due to unforeseen challenges.
💡 Simply: It's like saying, 'Let's do this later!' when you push a plan or event back.
👶 For kids: When you decide to do something later instead of right now.
More Examples
The rain caused a postponement of the outdoor event, so they moved it indoors.
The students requested a postponement of the exam because they needed more time to study.
How It's Used
"The postponement of the meeting allowed for more thorough preparation."
"The court granted a postponement of the trial due to the defendant's illness."
"The concert experienced a postponement because of the weather."
From the verb 'postpone', which comes from the Latin 'postponere' (to put after), meaning to delay something until a later time.
The word 'postponement' has been used in written English since at least the 17th century, reflecting the long-standing practice of delaying events.
Memory tip
Imagine putting a note on your calendar to move an event to a later date.