postponement

Definitions

The action of putting something off to a later time or date.

The state of being delayed or deferred.

Examples

The sudden postponement of the meeting caused significant confusion among the staff.

Due to the heavy rain, the postponement of the outdoor concert was inevitable.

She expressed her frustration regarding the indefinite postponement of her project.

Synonyms

delay deferral adjournment suspension respite procrastination stay

Antonyms

advancement expedition acceleration continuation promptness dispatch hastening