Definition of Defer
Defer
de·fer
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(verb)
to postpone an event or action, to put it off or delay it to a later date/time;
e.g. We decided to defer the meeting because we hadn't made a decision yet.
(verb)
to yield to or accept someone else's opinion, authority, or wishes, usually out of humility and respect;
e.g. I will defer to his advice, because he is more qualified than I am and I trust his judgement.
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