Answer: defers

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEFERS

Puts off

DEFERS

Postpones

DEFERS

Gives way (to)

DEFERS
Yields respectfully
DEFERS
Postpones.
DEFERSIs respectful.
DEFERSPuts off.
DEFERSIs respectful (to).
DEFERSPigeonholes.
DEFERSProcrastinates.
DEFERSYields the floor
DEFERSPuts on hold
DEFERSTables
DEFERSPuts on ice
DEFERSPuts off until later
DEFERSYields
DEFERSAccedes
DEFERSRelinquishes the floor