definition of
defer

[1] #1 defer v. [postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, remit, put off] hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam". wn

[2] #2 defer v. [submit, bow, accede, give in] yield to another's wish or opinion; "The government bowed to the military pressure". wn