postponement

[US]/post'ponmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. delay or rescheduling of an event or activity

Example Sentences

they resorted to dilatory procedural tactics, forcing a postponement of peace talks.

the postponement saved the army from setting off another attack at half-cock.

The postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances.

They announced the postponement of the event until next month.

The postponement of the flight caused inconvenience for many passengers.

The postponement of the project deadline led to increased pressure on the team.

The postponement of the game disappointed many fans.

They requested a postponement of the court hearing to gather more evidence.

The postponement of the wedding was a difficult decision for the couple.

The postponement of the product launch affected sales projections.

The postponement of the exam gave students extra time to prepare.

The postponement of the construction project was due to funding issues.

Real-world Examples

Mr. Trump asked on Twitter before Ms. Pelosi's office had announced the postponement.

Source: New York Times

His training stopped for several months after Tokyo announced the postponement of the Olympics.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2021 Collection

The health crisis also forced the postponement of Preakness from May 16 to October 3.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Sometimes in cases like this, I feel it's my responsibility to suggest a postponement.

Source: Selected Confessions of an American Bride

An additional 13 countries are considering postponement.

Source: New York Times

She knows postponement has a huge impact on athletes.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

Everything is fine. The judge agreed to a postponement.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

Some observers suggest that one reason for a postponement may be political.

Source: VOA Special October 2015 Collection

A growing chorus of nations has called for a postponement.

Source: PBS English News

The client seemed unsatisfied with the postponement of the delivery.

Source: Lai Shixiong Advanced English Vocabulary 3500

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