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1. delay
verb. ['dɪˈleɪ'] cause to be slowed down or delayed.
Etymology
- delay (English)
- delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- delaier (Anglo-Norman)
- délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
2. delay
verb. ['dɪˈleɪ'] act later than planned, scheduled, or required.
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Etymology
- delay (English)
- delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- delaier (Anglo-Norman)
- délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. delay
verb. ['dɪˈleɪ'] stop or halt.
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Etymology
- delay (English)
- delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- delaier (Anglo-Norman)
- délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
4. delay
noun. ['dɪˈleɪ'] the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time.
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Etymology
- delay (English)
- delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
- delaier (Anglo-Norman)
- délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))