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Postpone – Explanation, Example Sentences and Conjugation

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Explanation

The verb “postpone” refers to the action of delaying or deferring an event, task, or decision to a later time. It involves rescheduling something that was previously arranged, often due to unforeseen circumstances or the need for more time to prepare. The term is commonly used in various contexts, from informal personal plans to formal business meetings and public events. Postponing is a strategic decision that can help manage time and resources more effectively, although it may also involve considerations about the impact of the delay on others involved.

Example sentences

We decided to postpone the meeting until next week.

Due to the storm, the concert was postponed to a later date.

They had to postpone their wedding because of travel restrictions.

I need to postpone my doctor’s appointment to the following month.

The project deadline has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Can we postpone our lunch date until you feel better?

She decided to postpone buying a new car until next year.

The school board chose to postpone the decision on new uniforms.

They had to postpone the outdoor event because of the heavy rain.

The manager postponed the staff training session to accommodate new hires.

Conjugation

Present Simple

I postpone the meeting.

You postpone your trip.

He postpones his decision.

She postpones her appointment.

It postpones the deadline.

We postpone our plans.

They postpone the event.

Past Simple

I postponed the meeting.

You postponed your trip.

He postponed his decision.

She postponed her appointment.

It postponed the deadline.

We postponed our plans.

They postponed the event.

Future Simple

I will postpone the meeting.

You will postpone your trip.

He will postpone his decision.

She will postpone her appointment.

It will postpone the deadline.

We will postpone our plans.

They will postpone the event.

Present Continuous

I am postponing the meeting.

You are postponing your trip.

He is postponing his decision.

She is postponing her appointment.

It is postponing the deadline.

We are postponing our plans.

They are postponing the event.

Past Continuous

I was postponing the meeting.

You were postponing your trip.

He was postponing his decision.

She was postponing her appointment.

It was postponing the deadline.

We were postponing our plans.

They were postponing the event.

Future Continuous

I will be postponing the meeting.

You will be postponing your trip.

He will be postponing his decision.

She will be postponing her appointment.

It will be postponing the deadline.

We will be postponing our plans.

They will be postponing the event.

Present Perfect

I have postponed the meeting.

You have postponed your trip.

He has postponed his decision.

She has postponed her appointment.

It has postponed the deadline.

We have postponed our plans.

They have postponed the event.

Past Perfect

I had postponed the meeting before the news arrived.

You had postponed your trip before the storm hit.

He had postponed his decision until yesterday.

She had postponed her appointment until today.

It had postponed the deadline until next week.

We had postponed our plans until we got more information.

They had postponed the event until everyone could attend.

Future Perfect

I will have postponed the meeting by tomorrow.

You will have postponed your trip by next week.

He will have postponed his decision by the end of the day.

She will have postponed her appointment by the time you arrive.

It will have postponed the deadline by next month.

We will have postponed our plans by the time the meeting starts.

They will have postponed the event by the scheduled date.

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