delay
noun
1. time during which some action is awaited
- instant replay caused too long a delay
Similar word(s): hold, postponement, wait
Definition categories: time, break, intermission, interruption, pause, suspension
2. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Similar word(s): holdup
Definition categories: act, inactivity
Sentences with delay as a noun:
- the delay before the echo of a sound
verb
1. cause to be slowed down or delayed
- Traffic was delayed by the bad weather
- she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform
Similar word(s): detain
Definition categories: change, decelerate, slow
2. act later than planned, scheduled, or required
- Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered
Definition categories: stative, wait
3. stop or halt
Definition categories: change, check, delay
4. slow the growth or development of
Similar word(s): check
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
Sentences with delay as a verb:
- The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.