(a) To refrain from action, desist; (b) to grant (sb.) a temporary respite, give an extension of time; (c) to reprieve (sb.) from death, a death sentence, etc.; spare (sb.); (d) to postpone (a sentence, an event, etc.); delay (one's vengeance), defer (wishes, pleasure); with inf.: put off (doing sth.); law delay (action on a matter), defer (payment).

(a) To prevent (sth.), check, put a stop to; also, cancel (a death sentence); (b) to remit (a levy, tax, rent, etc.); (c) to give up (vengeance); relinquish (sth.); also, with inf.: desist from (doing sth.); (d) to excuse (sb.); excuse (sb. from a payment).

To respect (sth.), honor.

To consign (sth. to a place).