Aufschub — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deferment noun An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
- grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- postponement noun A delay to a later time; the act of putting something off.
- procrastination noun Putting off something that needs doing, usually in favour of something easier or more pleasant, despite knowing the delay will cost you.
- reprieve verb To cancel or delay a punishment, especially an execution.
- respite noun A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or demanding.
Senses
Aufschub is used for these senses in English:
- deferment An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
- deferment Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.
- grace (uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
- postponement A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
- procrastination The act of postponing, delaying or putting off, especially habitually or intentionally.
- respite A brief interval of rest or relief.
deferment — full definition
- noun An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
- noun Officially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service.
grace — full definition
- noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
- noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
- noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
- noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
- verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.