defer

Definition

  • verb: to choose to do (something) at a later time
  • verb: to postpone induction of (a person) into military service
  • synonyms: put off, delay, withhold

Examples

  • The accountant advised us not to 'defer' our taxes. [=not to pay our taxes later]

  • You have more experience with this, so I'm going to 'defer to' you.

  • The court 'defers to' precedent in cases like these.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) communication with Starfleet. However, if crew moral is better served... by my roaming the halls weeping... I would gladly defer to your medical expertise. Excuse me. Green blooded little goblin. What? You realize how (..)
    2009 Star Trek