as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
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Recent Examples of layover
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Singapore is, of course, one of the world's most popular layover destinations.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Imagined by celebrity colorists Zoë Irwin and Nicola Clarke at John Frieda, airy lights are essentially teeny tiny blonde highlights that are dotted along both sides of the [hair part] and carefully laid over a darker tone for contrast, as seen on model Amelia Swaby.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Luckily, the travelers eventually made it to their hostel in San Jose, Costa Rica, via a flight with a layover in Houston, Texas, and their flight from California to Costa Rica cost around $400.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Singapore is, of course, one of the world's most popular layover destinations.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
But after hours of testimony that stretched past 1 a.m. Tuesday, the measure’s sponsor — Denver Democratic Rep. Alex Valdez — asked that the bill be laid over, delaying it for at least a week.
—The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Imagined by celebrity colorists Zoë Irwin and Nicola Clarke at John Frieda, airy lights are essentially teeny tiny blonde highlights that are dotted along both sides of the [hair part] and carefully laid over a darker tone for contrast, as seen on model Amelia Swaby.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
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During the stop, Hemphill said Nichols struggled with officers, and Haley pushed him into the car.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The next stop is the winner of the Toronto-Ottawa series.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2025
Verb
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It will either get postponed, or prepare for the entire group not to make it out of the groupchat.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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The sainthood ceremony of Carlo Acutis, a scheduled highlight of this Jubilee of Teenagers, was postponed.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Although there’s a direct flight from New York to Palma, Mallorca, a Madrid stopover is always a good idea.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Consider a stopover to break up the journey and minimize jet lag.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The execution was delayed from its anticipated time of 6 p.m. ET as the United States Supreme Court considered Hutchinson's final appeals.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The shoot was planned for 2022; however, the production was delayed due to financing amid the pandemic and later, guild strikes.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Strowman, 41, had become the still-fierce giant whose primary job was to put over strong up-and-comers like Fatu and Bronson Reed before him.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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And that live-action look included Forest Whitaker sporting a very unique accessory in the form of a mask that Saw would periodically put over his face and inhale from.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Ticketmaster deferred revenue was $270 million, up 13 percent compared to 2024.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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By deferring taxes, your investment returns compound faster since they aren’t reduced by annual tax payments.—
Bob Chitrathorn,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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