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delay

[ dih-ley ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to put off to a later time; defer; postpone:

    The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.

  2. to impede the process or progress of; retard; hinder:

    The dense fog delayed the plane's landing.

    Synonyms: detain, slow



verb (used without object)

  1. to put off action; linger; dally:

    He delayed until it was too late.

    Synonyms: tarry, procrastinate

noun

  1. the act of delaying; procrastination.

    Synonyms: loitering

  2. an instance of being delayed:

    There were many delays during the train trip.

    Synonyms: respite, deferment

  3. the period or amount of time during which something is delayed:

    The ballet performance began after a half-hour delay.

delay

/ dɪˈleɪ /

verb

  1. tr to put off to a later time; defer
  2. tr to slow up, hinder, or cause to be late; detain
  3. intr to be irresolute or put off doing something; procrastinate
  4. intr to linger; dawdle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the act or an instance of delaying or being delayed
  2. the interval between one event and another; lull; interlude
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • deˈlayer, noun
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Other Words From

  • de·laya·ble adjective
  • de·layer noun
  • de·laying·ly adverb
  • prede·lay noun verb
  • unde·laya·ble adjective
  • unde·laying adjective
  • unde·laying·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of delay1

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English delaien (verb), delai(e) (noun), from Old French delaier (verb), delai (noun)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of delay1

C13: from Old French delaier, from des- off + laier, variant of laissier to leave, from Latin laxāre to loosen, from laxus slack, lax
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Synonym Study

See defer 1.

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