Defer

Defer (V):

Pronunciation: dih-fur

Word Meaning:

1. To put off or delay an action or event.
2. To yield to someone else’s judgment or opinion.
3. To show respect or submission by yielding to another’s authority or decision.

Uses in Sentence:

1. I had to defer my vacation plans due to unexpected work commitments.
2. It’s wise to defer to the expertise of professionals in certain matters.
3. The student chose to defer to the teacher’s recommendation regarding the project.

Synonyms:

1. Postpone
2. Delay
3. Reschedule
4. Suspend
5. Yield
6. Submit
7. Concede
8. Bow

Antonyms:

1. Advance
2. Expedite
3. Hasten
4. Proceed
5. Accelerate

Word Meaning in Hindi: The word “defer” can be translated into Hindi as “टालना” (tālnā) or “अनुसरण करना” (anusaraṇa karanā).

Word Uses in Hindi:

1. मैंने अपनी छुट्टी की योजना को अनपेक्षित काम के कारण टालना पड़ा। I had to defer my vacation plans due to unexpected work.
2. कुछ विशेषज्ञों की सलाह का अनुसरण करना समझदारी है। It is wise to defer to the advice of experts.
3. छात्र ने परियोजना के संबंध में शिक्षक के सुझाव का अनुसरण करने का चयन किया। The student chose to defer to the teacher’s recommendation regarding the project.