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defer

/dɪˈfeː/

Meaning 1

To postpone or delay something to a later time.

“They decided to defer the meeting until next week.”
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Illustration of defer: To postpone or delay something to a later time.

Meaning 2

to yield to someone else's opinion

“She decided to defer to her mentor's advice.”
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Illustration of defer: to yield to someone else's opinion