Definition: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Main entry: 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
Main entry: delay, retard, check
Definition: slow the growth or development of
Usage: The brain damage will retard the child's language development
Main entry: delay, detain, hold up
Definition: cause to be slowed down or delayed
Usage: Traffic was delayed by the bad weather; she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform
Main entry: stay, delay, detain
Definition: stop or halt
Usage: Please stay the bloodshed!
Main entry: delay
Definition: act later than planned, scheduled, or required
Usage: Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered