Zoeken
to defer
01
uitstellen, verplaatsen
to postpone to a later time
Transitive: to defer an event or activity
02
uitstellen, toegeven
to yield to someone else’s wishes, judgment, or authority
Intransitive: to defer to sb/sth
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deferent
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Voorbeeld
Due to technical issues, the launch of the new software was deferred by a month.
The student requested to defer her exams because of a family emergency.
Due to the defendant's cooperation, the judge deferred the final ruling for further review.
The judge deferred the sentencing decision until more information on the defendant's background was provided.
The judge deferred sentencing until a psychological evaluation could be completed.
