tr.v. post·poned, post·pon·ing, post·pones 1. To cause or arrange for (an event) to take place at a time later than the time at which it was originally supposed to happen. See Synonyms at defer1. 2. To postpose. [Latin postpōnere : post-, post- + pōnere, to put; see POST2.] post·pona·ble adj. post·ponement n. |
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