to put off (an action, decision etc) until a later date or time

hold off, put off

to change (an agreed time to meet, decide etc) to a later time

put off till later time

to avoid starting an activity without any reason

delay, put off doing

an indoor game played by hitting 1 white ball, 15 red balls and 6 balls of other colours with a long stick (a cue)

frustrate, hinder