DELAY
Scrabble letter values: D2E1L1A1Y4 = 9
Definition
- noun time during which some action is awaited. — synonyms: hold, time_lag, postponement, wait
- noun the act of delaying. — synonyms: holdup
- verb cause to be slowed down or delayed. — synonyms: detain, hold_up
- verb act later than planned, scheduled, or required.
- verb stop or halt. — synonyms: stay, detain
- verb slow the growth or development of. — synonyms: check, retard
Examples
- “instant replay caused too long a delay”
- “he ordered a hold in the action”
- “inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time”