aufschieben

The German word "aufschieben" is a verb that means "to postpone" or "to delay". It is made up of the prefix "auf" (on or up) and the verb "schieben" (to shove or push). "Aufschieben" specifically refers to the act of pushing an obligation or event to a later time. Similar words in German include "verschieben" (to reschedule or shift) and "verzögern" (to delay).

The difference between these terms is that "aufschieben" generally implies a conscious decision to delay something to a later date, while "verzögern" can suggest any kind of slowdown or hindrance, not necessarily tied to an active choice. "Verschieben" often indicates a rescheduling, with specific new timing in mind.