Correct Answer & Explanation
Option C
• 'Defer' means to postpone (an action or event) to a later time.
• 'Expedited' means to make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
• 'Advanced' means to make progress or move forward.
• 'Postponed' means to cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
• 'Concluded' means to bring (something) to an end.
• Therefore, 'postponed' is the correct action taken when a decision is deferred.