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deferring

UK
/dɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfɜrɪŋ/

Translations

deferverb

deferring

Gerund

deferred
Past Simple
deferred
Past Participle
deferring
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfɜː/
US
/dɪˈfɜr/
déférerDans la tournure déférer à l'avis, au jugement ou à l'autorité de quelqu'un.
She chose to defer to her mentor's advice on the matter.
Elle a choisi de déférer à l'avis de son mentor sur cette question.
They chose to defer the meeting because several members were absent.
Ils ont choisi de reporter la réunion parce que plusieurs membres étaient absents.
The committee decided to defer the decision until next week.
Le comité a décidé de différer la décision jusqu'à la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
ajournerSurtout dans un registre formel ou administratif.
Synonyms
postpone
delay
put off
suspend
table
procrastinate
hold off
Antonyms
advance
hasten
proceed

Definitions

deferverb
To postpone or delay an action or event to a later time.
The committee decided to defer the decision until next week.
To yield respectfully in judgment or opinion to another person.
She chose to defer to her mentor's advice on the matter.
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