# postponement

/poʊˈspoʊnmənt/ (US) · /pəʊstpˈəʊnmənt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/postponement
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the act of moving a planned event to a later time or date.

For teachers: the action of rescheduling an event or action to occur at a later time than originally intended.

## Examples

- The rain caused a postponement of the match.
- The committee requested a postponement of the vote until all members could review the new evidence.
- The repeated postponement of the infrastructure project has led to significant budget overruns and growing frustration among the local residents who rely on the current bridge.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the general act of delaying; countable when referring to a specific instance of a delay.

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