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
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024
In some cases, that journey is a long one with multiple layovers, disruptions, lost luggage, and cancelations.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades!
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Tennessee Railway Museum's excursion trains from Nashville have made the town a primary destination for its 500 riders, and Watertown is a very amenable host, often organizing events and activities for the train's layover.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024
In some cases, that journey is a long one with multiple layovers, disruptions, lost luggage, and cancelations.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Sticks were partially laid over the bodies, Olehy said.
—Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades!
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
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New inspection rules Ordinance 25-004 — effective May 1 — raises the standards that rental units have to pass for inspection, including window stop protections, a working HVAC system and hot water.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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The road to Super Bowl 59 has hit its penultimate stop, the conference championships, a playoff round that has produced some of the most memorable moments in league history.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But Goodman suffered a cut over his left eye while training, and that match was postponed until January 24.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Although other awards ceremonies have been postponed or even canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the date for the 2025 Grammys has so far not changed.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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International travelers might also want to consider a stopover to cut costs.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
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Wyoming migration researcher Hall Sawyer once described stopovers as pit stops on a long interstate road trip.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hours after taking office, Trump signed multiple executive orders, including one action delaying a nationwide ban of the social media platform TikTok.—
Alex Thomas,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Tacopina was incensed by the eleventh-hour revelation and asked Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold to delay opening arguments or restart jury selection in light of the new information.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Things a YouTube creator might put over a landscape video.—
Liz Pelly,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Pendant lights: $79.99 Pendant lights provide a concentrated light that many people choose to put over their sinks in the kitchen.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
30 Sep. 2024
Verb
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The total amount that could be deferred on a homestead is $10,000, according to the bill, which is also authored by committee chairman Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, and Sen. Brian Buchanan, R-Lebanon.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Friday on Twitter/X that Scott's contract calls for nearly half ($5.25 million) of his $11 million salary each of the next two seasons to be deferred.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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