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defers

/dɪˈfɜrz/

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verb

To delay or postpone

Examples :

"The student defers his homework until after dinner. "

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verb

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).

Examples :

"After winning the coin toss, the captain defers, choosing to receive the ball at the start of the second half instead. "

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verb

To delay, to wait.

Examples :

"She defers her gym workout until after work. "

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verb

To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.

Examples :

""Because the doctor is an expert, Sarah usually defers to his medical advice." "

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verb

To render, to offer.

Examples :

"The student deferred her project to the following week. "

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