deferred time

== English == === Noun === deferred time (countable and uncountable, plural deferred times) (chess) The time when a tournament is paused due to time constraints, when a player's next move has been written down held until the tournament resumes, during which the player can examine possible play outcomes. (computer engineering) The time when a deferred operation eventually takes place. The time when someone or something is not actively making progress but will resume again later.