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delay - Dictionary definition and meaning for delay

DELAY

(noun) the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
synonyms : holdup
(noun) time during which some action is awaited
"instant replay caused too long a delay", "he ordered a hold in the action"
synonyms : hold , postponement , time lag , wait
(verb) slow the growth or development of
"The brain damage will retard the child's language development"
synonyms : check , retard
(verb) cause to be slowed down or delayed
"Traffic was delayed by the bad weather", "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"
synonyms : detain , hold up
(verb) stop or halt
"Please stay the bloodshed!"
synonyms : detain , stay

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Please stay!! don't kill innocent people.
(verb) act later than planned, scheduled, or required
"Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered"

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