Synonyms: postponement, deferment, deferral
Definition: act of putting off to a future time
Definition: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms: delay, postponement, time lag, hold, wait
Definition: time during which some action is awaited
Usage: instant replay caused too long a delay; he ordered a hold in the action
Similar words: pause, break, intermission, interruption, suspension
Definition: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something