DELAY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster delay, procrastinate, lag, loiter, dawdle, dally mean to move or act slowly so as to fall behind delay usually implies a putting off of something (such as a beginning or departure)
Delay - definition of delay by The Free Dictionary To act or move slowly; put off an action or a decision n 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
delay - WordReference. com Dictionary of English v i to put off action; linger; loiter: He delayed until it was too late n the act of delaying; procrastination; loitering an instance of being delayed: There were many delays during the train trip the period or amount of time during which something is delayed: The ballet performance began after a half-hour delay
delay - definition and meaning - Wordnik noun A putting off; a deferring; an extension of the time; postponement; procrastination: as, the delay of trial noun A lingering; loitering; stay; hindrance to progress