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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.

Etymology

  • delay (English)
  • delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • delaier (Anglo-Norman)
  • délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. delay

verb. ['dɪˈleɪ'] stop or halt.

Synonyms

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.

Etymology

  • delay (English)
  • delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • delaier (Anglo-Norman)
  • délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

5. delay

noun. ['dɪˈleɪ'] time during which some action is awaited.

Etymology

  • delay (English)
  • delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • delaier (Anglo-Norman)
  • délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

6. delay

verb. ['dɪˈleɪ'] slow the growth or development of.

Etymology

  • delay (English)
  • delaien (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • delaier (Anglo-Norman)
  • délayer (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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