deferral

Definitions

The act of putting something off to a later time; postponement.

The official rescheduling of an obligation, such as a payment or military service, to a future date.

Examples

The student requested a deferral of her enrollment until the following semester.

The company announced a tax deferral to help manage its cash flow during the economic downturn.

Synonyms

postponement delay adjournment suspension respite stay procrastination

Antonyms

advancement expedition acceleration continuation promptness hastening execution