It's been postponed for vs it's been postponed to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It's been postponed for' is used when referring to the reason for the postponement, while 'it's been postponed to' is used when indicating the new date or time of the event. They are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 2058 views

It's been postponed for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the reason for the postponement.

This phrase is used to explain the cause or reason for the postponement of an event or activity.

Examples:

The meeting has been postponed for a week due to scheduling conflicts.
The concert was postponed for bad weather conditions.
The event was postponed for logistical reasons.

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May 5, 2015 ... CLEVELAND -- Although it's been postponed for weeks, a partial lane closure for work on the Opportunity Corridor has been rescheduled for ...
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Alternatives:

It's been delayed for
It's been rescheduled for
It's been pushed back for

it's been postponed to

This phrase is correct and commonly used when indicating the new date or time of the event.

This phrase is used to specify the rescheduled date or time of an event or activity that has been postponed.

Examples:

The conference has been postponed to next month.
The movie premiere was postponed to Friday.
The flight has been postponed to 3 p.m.

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The event was supposed to be held in May 7-9, 2015 and now it's been postponed to Nov. 26-28, 2015. As the most rewarding show of bags & leather industries ...
CantonSF Shoe Fair 2015. 2015 The 15th Guangzhou China Shoe Fair. The event was supposed to be held in May 7-9, 2015 and now it's been postponed to ...
2015 The 15th China Guangzhou Leather Expo. The event was supposed to be held in May 7-9, 2015 and now it's been postponed to Nov. 26-28, 2015.
Dec 19, 2015 ... “It's been postponed to 9th of January next year, so I suppose it's another deep disappointment for the family.” KEYWORDS: Ibrahim Halawa ...

Alternatives:

It's been rescheduled to
It's been moved to
It's been shifted to

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It's been postponed for vs it's been postponed to