Definition of delay

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  • delay is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • delay is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
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Definition of delay

  • cause to be slowed down or delayed (verb)

    Examples

    1. Traffic was delayed by the bad weather
    2. she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform

    Synonyms

    1. detain
    2. hold up
  • time during which some action is awaited (noun)

    Examples

    1. instant replay caused too long a delay

    Synonyms

    1. hold
    2. postponement
    3. time lag
    4. wait
  • slow the growth or development of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. check
    2. retard
  • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. holdup
  • stop or halt (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. detain
    2. stay
  • act later than planned, scheduled, or required (verb)

    Examples

    1. Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered

See definition of delay in Merriam Webster