1. (

• postpone ,
• prorogue ,
• hold_over ,
• put_over ,
• table ,
• shelve ,
• set_back ,
• defer ,
• remit ,
• put_off

) hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam" ;

2. (

• submit ,
• bow ,
• defer ,
• accede ,
• give_in ,

) yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure" ;