Meaning of the word postponement in English

What does postponement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

postponement

US /poʊstˈpoʊn.mənt/
UK /pəʊstˈpəʊn.mənt/

Noun

the act of delaying an event or action to a later time or date

Example:
The meeting was cancelled due to the sudden postponement of the flight.
We requested a postponement of the deadline.