defer

Pronunciation

Verb B2 Upper-intermediate

To put off an action or decision until a later time, or to accept someone else's judgment out of respect.

"The committee decided to defer its decision until the next meeting."

Synonyms and antonyms

postpone delay

"Defer" also means to yield to someone's judgment, as in "I'll defer to your experience on this".

Which word fits the gap? "The committee decided to _____ its decision until the next meeting."

Answer: defer

In your own words, what does "defer" mean?

To put off an action or decision until a later time, or to accept someone else's judgment out of respect.