1. The delay or deferment of completing an obligation, promise, or expected action to a later time
The postponed fulfillment of the contract terms frustrated the client.
O cumprimento adiado dos termos do contrato frustrou o cliente.
2. In psychology, the ability to delay gratification or completion of a desire or task
Research shows that postponed fulfillment can lead to better long-term outcomes.
A pesquisa mostra que o adiamento da satisfação pode levar a melhores resultados a longo prazo.