postpone
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/poʊstˈpoʊn/
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/pəʊstˈpəʊn/
delay action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postpone' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'postponere,' where 'post-' meant 'after' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'postponere' transformed into the French word 'postposer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'postpone' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place after,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to delay or defer an event or action.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to delay or defer an event or action to a later time.
The meeting was postponed until next week.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35