only postpone

Frequency: 6.75.5 per million words

to emphasize that the action is only a postponement, not a cancellation

postponeADVERB + postpone

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Examples (10)

  • The inevitable conflict was only postponed till the next meeting.
  • We didn't cancel the project; we only postponed its launch until next quarter.
  • The bad weather didn't stop the game, it only postponed it by an hour.
  • You can't avoid the truth forever; you can only postpone facing it.
  • Her surgery was only postponed, not cancelled, due to a scheduling conflict.
  • The government's decision to address the issue will only postpone the inevitable public outcry.
  • By delaying the payment, you're only postponing the inevitable financial crunch.
  • They hoped to resolve the dispute, but in reality, they only postponed further confrontation.
  • The concert was only postponed because of the lead singer's illness; it will happen next month.
  • Don't think you've escaped; you've only postponed your responsibilities.