Delay

noun

/dɪˈleɪ/

Word Frequency: 22.2

Definitions

1.nounA period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

"the delay before the echo of a sound"

2.nounAn audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.

3.verbTo put off until a later time; to defer.

4.verbTo retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.

"The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."

5.verbTo allay; to temper.

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