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The definition of delay
6 Definitions of: delay
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- verb, to put off to a later time; defer
- verb, to slow up, hinder, or cause to be late; detain
- verb, to be irresolute or put off doing something; procrastinate
- verb, to linger; dawdle
- noun, the act or an instance of delaying or being delayed
- noun, the interval between one event and another; lull; interlude
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| Synonyms: | hold-up, wait, check, interruption, obstruction, stoppage, impediment, hindrance, dawdle, ling | And more... |
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