To Postpone
する verb
Can we prolong this period of time to a later date? I want to postpone, if possible.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
その洪水は広範囲に及ぶ被害を引き起こしたため、被害地域の高校は期末試験を一ヶ月延期した。
Since the flood caused widespread damage, the high schools in the area postponed their final exams for another month.