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Uncommondefer
The correct spelling is defer.
How to pronounce defer
/dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/
verbIPA: /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/
Say it like: Def-er
The correct spelling is defer. To delay or postpone For example: "We're going to defer the decision until we have all the facts."
Usage Examples
“We're going to defer the decision until we have all the facts.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To delay or postpone
- 2.After winning the opening coin toss, to postpone until the start of the second half a team's choice of whether to kick off or receive (and to allow the opposing team to make this choice at the start of the first half).
- 3.To delay, to wait.
- 4.To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
- 5.To render, to offer.
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