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Significats de postpone en anglès

portuguès
adiar
espanyol
aplazar

Hold back to a later time.

adiar

To delay or put off an event or an appointment.

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Examples for "table"
Examples for "table"
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Yet politicians don't table motions solemnly condemning opera's dangerous level of violence.
The Guardian
2
Yes, yes, another good idea, the three men across the table agreed.
The capitol game
3
This case illustrates a general principle: keep all options on the table.
High performance mysql, 2nd edition
4
At that particular moment the waitress decided our table needed more attention.
The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl
5
The new table appears today on page 18, this morning's Markets page.
The Irish Times
1
Our obesity problem has gone way beyond the remit of most GPs.
The Guardian
2
But there's a good reason for that: it falls outside his remit.
The Guardian
3
Holder said hiring issues may be added to the inquiry's remit later.
The Guardian
4
Roux's remit was broad, covering financial regulation across a number of headings.
The Irish Times
5
The rest of the economy is considered beyond the remit of politics.
The Guardian
1
She will presumably permanently shelve recently announced plans to expand in Europe.
The Guardian
2
For now it may be best to shelve someone else's negative feedback!
The South African
3
It's a duty, dear, and we can't shelve duties in this life.
A College Girl
4
Mrs. Taine, Louise, and Jim tried to shelve me-butI fooled 'em.
The Eyes of the World
5
We won't bother about it now, but we won't shelve it altogether.
The Masquerader
1
On the 9th of May, the king went down to prorogue parliament.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
2
The Queen came up to town to prorogue Parliament in person.
Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2
3
Boris Johnson's bid to prorogue parliament appeared to do just that.
The Irish Times
4
The Representatives have rejected the President's proposition for enabling him to prorogue them.
Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From the Papers of Tho...
5
But because the government decided to prorogue Parliament, no such recess vote took place.
BBC
1
That way I put off going home until the last possible moment.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
2
Lack of control could put off some possible bidders, the people said.
Reuters
3
National elections can often dampen demand as buyers put off major purchases.
Reuters
4
Torches flashed in the boats that put off in the terrible search.
Early Letters of George Wm. Curtis to John S. Dwight; Brook Farm...
5
However, Indians are currently put off by the 500 gram minimum requirement.
Reuters
1
He had little hold over the House, and many regrettable scenes occurred.
The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's C...
2
The irritability of Africa was upon him-had hold over him-grippedhim remorselessly.
With Edged Tools
3
I have a hold over you, and you will do my bidding.
Jacqueline of Golden River
4
She would have to keep a firmer hold over herself than that.
The Shadow of the East
5
He wants this paper as a whip to hold over other people.
The Governors
1
It is difficult to put over in words, he told the BBC.
News.com.au
2
Then I put over this grand-stand play and change the whole situation.
A Daughter of the Dons: A Story of New Mexico Today
3
Add the sugar to the pan, then put over a low heat.
Radio NZ
4
I've recently put over two or three big transactions in that line.
The Lure of the North
5
But Eck had a bad one put over on him years ago.
Joan of Arc of the North Woods
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We have suffered a set back and we have taken strong action.
The Guardian
2
Yes, hosting friends will set back your bank account in the short-term.
Reuters
3
He said he expected talks would be set back for some time.
Reuters
4
Now those plans would be set back if the AIA deal fails.
Reuters
5
The house was set back from it not more than twenty feet.
Quicksilver

Euphemism for "ignore", that is, postpone until the hell freezes over.

To put off until a later time.

Ús de postpone en anglès
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The escalating crisis prompted Nigeria to postpone its Feb. 14 presidential election.
Reuters
2
May has asked EU leaders to postpone Britain's exit until June 30.
Reuters
3
It may be best to postpone certain talks and discussions for today!
The South African
4
Blomkvist thought hard: what to say to prevent or postpone his execution.
The girl with the dragon tattoo
5
The decision to postpone the election for a month had been right.
A journey: my political life
6
Did Prince Charles's letter lead Tony Blair to postpone herbal medicines law?
The Guardian
7
Low clouds forced Nasa to postpone Endeavour's first launch attempt yesterday morning.
The Irish Times
8
The National Parents Council called on the ASTI to postpone its action.
The Irish Times
9
Yet he seems determined to postpone the moment of admitting as much.
The Guardian
10
If you need to postpone something, make sure you return to it.
The South African
11
Deferred compensation plans allow employees to postpone taking some of their pay.
Reuters
12
It may be best to postpone certain decisions, as and where applicable!
The South African
13
Why not postpone tax cuts until all wrong has been put right?
The Irish Times
14
If it does not impact the relationship just postpone it, it said.
Reuters
15
We decided to postpone all league and cup games for a week.
The Guardian
16
He might postpone the fatal day; his purse was not yet empty.
Our Friend the Charlatan
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