Collocations for "defer"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "defer" in context.
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defer
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- defer the [verdict, decision, sentence, matter]
- defer to his [authority, judgment]
- I defer to your [superior knowledge, better judgment, expertise]
- defer [authority] to him
- defer [payment, receipt, taxes, consideration, capital]
- defer until after [65, Friday]
- defer your (state) pension
- [decision, request, agreement] to defer
- defer your entry (to college)
- defer your entry [for a year, to the next year, until next year]
'defer' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):