to put off (action, consideration, etc.) to a future time

The decision has been deferred by the board until next week.

to exempt temporarily from induction into military service.

to put off action; delay.

verb

advance , expedite , forge , forward , hasten , hurry , force

verb

adjourn , block , delay , detain , extend , give rain check , hang fire , hinder , hold up , impede , intermit , lay over , lengthen , obstruct , postpone , procrastinate , prolong , prorogue , protract , put on back burner , put on hold , put on ice , remit , retard , set aside , shelve , slow , stall , stay , suspend , table , waive , accede , accommodate , acquiesce , adapt , adjust , admit , agree , assent , bow , buckle , capitulate , cave , comply , concede , cringe , fawn , give in to , knuckle , knuckleunder , kowtow * , obey , submit , succumb , truckle , hold off , yield , continue , hold , put off , surrender , temporize , wait