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Synonyms
de·lay (dĭ-lā́)

[Middle English delaien, from Anglo-Norman delaier, from Old French deslaier, des-, de-, + laier, to leave, of Germanic origin.]

verb: -layed, -lay·ing, -lays. 

transitive verb 

  1. To postpone until a later time; defer.
  2. To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired: Heavy traffic delayed us.

intransitive verb 

To act or move slowly; put off an action or a decision.

noun 

  1. The act of delaying; postponement: responded without delay.
  2. The condition of being delayed; detainment.
  3. The period of time during which one is delayed.
  4. The interval of time between two events.

derivatives

de·laýer
noun