defer
verb [ T ]
uk/dɪˈfɜːr/ us-rr-to delay something until a later time:
defer action/a decision The committee decided to defer a decision on the takeover bid until a later date.
defer tax/payment
defer doing sth The scheme enables investors to defer paying taxes on the gain.
deferment
noun [ C or U ] uk/dɪˈfɜːmənt/ us/-ˈfɝː-/ (also deferral)
Cheaper graduate loans are available without the deferment option.
Phrasal verb
defer to sb/sth