1. to delay or reschedule an intended aim, target, or objective to a later time
Due to budget constraints, the company decided to postpone the goal of opening a new branch office.
Devido às restrições orçamentárias, a empresa decidiu adiar o objetivo de abrir uma nova filial.
2. to put off achieving a desired end result or milestone
The team had to postpone the goal of completing the project by the end of the quarter.
A equipe teve que adiar o objetivo de concluir o projeto até o final do trimestre.