Words Like DELAY
We have put together a list of words that are similar to DELAY.
42 Alternative Words Similar to delay
3 examples of delay
1
the mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow
2
she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform
3
he ordered a hold in the action
10 definitions of delay
1
A putting off or deferring; procrastination; lingering inactivity; stop; detention; hindrance.
2
To put off; to defer; to procrastinate; to prolong the time of or before.
3
To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time; to retard the motion, or time of arrival, of.
5
To move slowly; to stop for a time; to linger; to tarry.
6
cause to be slowed down or delayed
7
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
9
slow the growth or development of
10
time during which some action is awaited