to stop, e.g. discussion at (a meeting etc) for a short time

stop a proceeding

to keep away from (something)

refrain or stay away from; prevent

(to cause something) to turn aside or move in a different direction

bounce off; turn aside

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

put off till later time

to stop or keep (a person) from doing (something); stop (something) from happening

keep from happening or continuing

to avoid starting an activity without any reason

delay, put off doing

extend, draw out

extend, draw out

to drive (a person, thing) back or away; to cause (a person) to feel dislike

push away; repulse

to use force against (a person, thing) in order to stop her, him or it; to be undamaged or unaffected by (something); to try not to give in, not to take or use (something)

withstand, oppose

to set aside (a plan, problem) until later; (of land) to slope (down or up) gently

defer, postpone

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

to avoid giving (a person) a clear answer to a question, making a decision (in order to get more time); (of a car engine) to stop because of insufficient power or speed; a compartment for one animal in a stable or cattle shed

delay for own purposes

staff; stanza; to keep off, delay, hunger, disaster, bankruptcy etc

prevent

(say that one will) give up (a right or claim)

give up; let go

to resist (something) successfully; hold out against (pressure, attack)

endure, bear