Postponer is a Spanish word that means to postpone or put off something for a later date. Some synonyms for this term include delay, defer, reschedule, procrastinate, suspend, procrastinate, shelve, and table. These words all imply putting aside or delaying something temporarily, but with slightly different connotations. Delay suggests making something happen later than originally planned, while defer implies a formal request for an extension. Reschedule is used when a meeting or event needs to be moved to a different time or date. Procrastinate is often associated with avoiding or neglecting a task. Suspend, shelve, and table are often used in a business setting where a decision is postponed until later.