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delay
noun
verb
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
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dɪˈleɪ
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noun
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
noun
time during which some action is awaited
“instant replay caused too long a delay”
verb
slow the growth or development of
“The brain damage will retard the child's language development”
verb
cause to be slowed down or delayed
“Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”
verb
stop or halt
“Please stay the bloodshed!”
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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instant replay caused too long a delay
he ordered a hold in the action
The brain damage will retard the child's language development
Traffic was delayed by the bad weather
she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform
Please stay the bloodshed!
Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered
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