Select the word or phrase which best expresses the meaning of the given word:…

Answer: Postpone

Explanation: "Defer" means to delay or put something off; it is synonymous with "postpone."

• Definition: To delay, defer, or postpone an action or decision.

• Example: "They decided to defer the meeting until next week," meaning they postponed it.

• Contrast with the other choices:

  • "Indifferent" = not caring or having no preference.

  • "Defy" = to resist or refuse to obey.

  • "Differ" = to be unlike or to disagree.