defer (to) Sentence Examples

The judge deferred the trial to a later date to allow the defendant more time to prepare.
The Finance Minister deferred the announcement of the new budget to the following week.
The company deferred payments on its loans to improve its cash flow.
I will defer to your expertise on this matter.
The patient's surgery was deferred due to an unexpected complication.
The government deferred the implementation of the new policy until further notice.
The students deferred their exams to study for a more important test.
The landlord agreed to defer the rent for a few months during the tenant's financial hardship.
The CEO deferred the decision on the new project until the company's financial situation improved.
The team deferred to their captain to make the final call.

defer (to) Meaning

to allow (someone else) to decide or choose something, to agree to follow (someone else's decision, a tradition, etc.)

to allow (someone else) to decide or choose something, to agree to follow (someone else's decision, a tradition, etc.)

yield (to), adhere (to),surrender (to), submit (to), conform (to), goose-step (to), listen (to), assent (to), observe, acquiesce (to)

rebel (against), direct, brush (off), lead, challenge, defy, dare, refuse, disobey, pass over

The judge deferred the trial to a later date to allow the defendant more time to prepare.

The Finance Minister deferred the announcement of the new budget to the following week.

The company deferred payments on its loans to improve its cash flow.

I will defer to your expertise on this matter.