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
Reuters, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Watching Netflix or catching up on emails during a layover looks great on this screen.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
Reeves' past football jerseys were laid over his blankets along with a teddy bear.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Duterte received medical attention during the layover in Dubai.
—Reuters, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Watching Netflix or catching up on emails during a layover looks great on this screen.
—Jessica Kanzler, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Each fence, wall, hedge, or canal laid over or through an existing path must be punctured by a gate, stile, or bridge.
—Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
Reeves' past football jerseys were laid over his blankets along with a teddy bear.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
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In 13 seasons as head coach, including stops at Florida International and Minnesota before joining New Mexico, Pitino is 247-186 (.570) with four NCAA Tournament appearances.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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After further stops around Europe, Las Vegas, and Singapore—including working for Guy Savoy—Bost landed in Los Angeles.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Schumer, who leads the Democrats in the Senate minority, postponed his book tour after facing outrage from the Democratic base for supporting a Republican spending bill.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But Libby's amendments were not even considered, and Democrats moved to have the amendments indefinitely postponed.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Athletics are now on their way to Las Vegas with a stopover in Sacramento.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Initial flights transported Venezuelans — a prelude to the the transfer of 177 detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Venezuela, with a brief stopover in Honduras.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Under a special rule, IRA owners and participants born after December 31, 1950, and who turned 73 in 2024, can delay their first RMD until April 1, 2025.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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When football resumed, money was scarce and plans for a new bridge into Salford and a car park were delayed.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The colossal system will put over 100 million people at risk of severe weather, from blizzard conditions in the northern Plains to tornadoes and wildfires in the South.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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The hood was put over Sigmon's head, and an employee opened the black pull shade that shielded where the three prison system volunteer shooters were.—
Jeffrey Collins,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This, even after Trump opted to defer his initial 25-percent duties on Canadian products until early April.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2025
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Over 100 employees at the Office of Federal Student Aid accepted buyouts in February as part of a Trump administration deferred resignation program, draining the department of experienced staff when borrowers need help the most.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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