1. (

• set-back ,
• setoff ,
• offset

) structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly ;

1. (

• postpone ,
• prorogue ,
• hold_over ,
• put_over ,
• table ,
• shelve ,
• set_back ,
• defer ,
• remit ,
• put_off

) hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam" ;

2. (

• set_back

) slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back" ;

3. (

• set_back ,
• knock_back ,
• put_back

) cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000" ;