1. to delay or defer taking action on a problem, issue, or task
We decided to postpone dealing with the budget crisis until after the election.
Decidimos adiar o enfrentamento da crise orçamentária até depois das eleições.
2. to put off addressing or handling a matter for a later time
He tends to postpone dealing with difficult conversations.
Ele tende a adiar o enfrentamento de conversas difíceis.