defer

[/dɪˈfɜːr/]

verb

adiar, postergar, diferir

1. To put off to a later time; to postpone

We decided to defer the meeting until next week.

Decidimos adiar a reunião para a próxima semana.

2. To show respect or give way to someone's opinion or authority

I defer to your expertise on this matter.

Me defiro à sua experiência nesta questão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

adiar, postergar

Most common usage; also 'diferir' in formal contexts

São Paulo

adiar, deixar para depois

Colloquial alternative 'deixar para depois'

Rio de Janeiro

adiar, colocar para trás

Similar to general Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

adiar, diferir, protelar

More formal in Portuguese: 'diferir' and 'protelar' are commonly used

defer to someone

defer judgment

defer payment

defer gratification

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