deferred (to) (Meaning)
deferred (to)
to allow (someone else) to decide or choose something, to agree to follow (someone else's decision, a tradition, etc.)
Synonyms & Antonyms of deferred (to)
deferred (to) Sentence Examples
- The payment for the car has been deferred to next month.
- The hearing on the case was deferred to a later date.
- The decision on whether to approve the project has been deferred to the board.
- The student's graduation was deferred to the following fall semester.
- The rent increase has been deferred to allow tenants time to adjust.
- The tax payment was deferred until the end of the year.
- The maintenance on the building was deferred due to financial constraints.
- The resolution of the conflict has been deferred to a mediation session.
- The meeting time has been deferred to accommodate a larger number of attendees.
- The release of the product has been deferred to ensure it meets quality standards.
FAQs About the word deferred (to)
to allow (someone else) to decide or choose something, to agree to follow (someone else's decision, a tradition, etc.)
yielded (to), surrendered (to),submitted (to), adhered (to), conformed (to), assented (to), observed, complied (with), acceded (to), goose-stepped (to)
directed, led, winked (at), brushed (off),rebelled (against), dared, challenged, defied, passed over, refused
The payment for the car has been deferred to next month.
The hearing on the case was deferred to a later date.
The decision on whether to approve the project has been deferred to the board.
The student's graduation was deferred to the following fall semester.
