How to pronounce "defer"

• "defer" pronounced in English.

Meanings and definitions of "defer"

Verb

hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms:

• postpone
• prorogue
• hold over
• put over
• table
• shelve
• set back
• defer
• remit
• put off

Verb

yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure"

Synonyms:

• submit
• bow
• defer
• accede
• give in