An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To put off to a later time; defer.

Etymology (EN): From L. postponere “put after; neglect; postpone,” from → post- “after” + ponere “to put, place,” → position.

Etymology (PE): Pas afkandan, literally “to throw after,” “to postpone” (Dehxodâ), from pas- “after,” → post-, + afkandan “to throw,” → stopword.