Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Moving a planned appointment or event to another, usually later, time.
Natural examples
Wegen des Sturms wurde die Verschiebung des Konzerts bekannt gegeben.
The concert postponement was announced because of the storm.
Die Verschiebung um eine Woche passt allen Beteiligten.
A one-week postponement works for everyone involved.
Nach der Verschiebung beginnt der Kurs erst im September.
After the postponement, the course starts in September.
Usage note
Verschiebung often refers to a change in schedule. A genitive phrase can name what is postponed; um plus accusative can state the delay.
Mini-lesson: Verschiebung
Moving a planned appointment or event to another, usually later, time. Verschiebung often refers to a change in schedule. A genitive phrase can name what is postponed; um plus accusative can state the delay.
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