Defer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), de·ferred, de·fer·ring.
  1. to put off (action, consideration, etc.) to a future time: The decision has been deferred by the board until next week.
  2. to exempt temporarily from induction into military service.
verb (used without object), de·ferred, de·fer·ring.
  1. to put off action; delay.
verb (used without object), de·ferred, de·fer·ring.
  1. to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion (usually followed by to): We all defer to him in these matters.
verb (used with object), de·ferred, de·fer·ring.
  1. to submit for decision; refer: We defer questions of this kind to the president.
verb -fers, -ferring or -ferred
  1. to delay or cause to be delayed until a future time; postpone
verb -fers, -ferring or -ferred
  1. to yield (to) or comply (with) the wishes or judgments of another
Defer (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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