Meaning of 'delay'

noun

the act of delaying

Synonyms: holdup

noun

time during which some action is awaited

Example: "instant replay caused too long a delay"

Synonyms: hold

verb

slow the growth or development of

Synonyms: check

verb

cause to be slowed down or delayed

Example: "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"

Synonyms: detain hold up

verb

stop or halt

Synonyms: stay

verb

act later than planned, scheduled, or required

Example: "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"