defer

/dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/

verb

  1. 1

    To delay or postpone

    We're going to defer the decision until we have all the facts.
  2. 2

    After winning the opening coin toss, to postpone until the start of the second half a team's choice of whether to kick off or receive (and to allow the opposing team to make this choice at the start of the first half).

  3. 3

    To delay, to wait.

verb

  1. 1

    To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.

  2. 2

    To render, to offer.

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