1. to place (a word or phrase) after another word, especially in a position that is grammatically or stylistically unusual
Usage: linguistics term; third person singular present tense of 'postpose'
2. to postpone or delay
Usage: archaic or rare; less common usage

Examples

• In some languages, adjectives postpose to the noun rather than preceding it.
• The linguist postposes the modifier to demonstrate the stylistic effect.
• English rarely postposes adjectives in standard word order.
• The grammar rule postposes the object after the verb in this construction.
• She postposes the decision until more information becomes available.