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to defer
01
연기하다, 미루다
to postpone to a later time
Transitive: to defer an event or activity
Example
The meeting was deferred to next week due to the chairman's unexpected absence.
Due to technical issues, the launch of the new software was deferred by a month.
Example
The judge deferred sentencing until a psychological evaluation could be completed.
Due to the defendant's cooperation, the judge deferred the final ruling for further review.
02
경의를 표하다, 양보하다
to yield to someone else’s wishes, judgment, or authority
Intransitive: to defer to sb/sth
Example
He deferred to his mentor's experience when making the final decision.
The committee deferred to the chairperson ’s judgment on the matter.
