1. to delay or postpone something until a later time
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘defer’
2. to yield respectfully to another’s wishes, opinion, or judgment
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘defer’; often used with ‘to’

Examples

• The committee defers the decision until next month.
• She always defers her vacation plans when work gets busy.
• The student defers to his teacher’s expertise on the subject.
• He defers payment on his student loans while in graduate school.
• The judge defers sentencing pending a psychological evaluation.
• She defers to her parents’ wishes about college choices.
• The company defers the product launch due to technical issues.