All delay synonyms
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D d noun delay
- stoppage β an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- lag β netlag
- setback β Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
- moratorium β a suspension of activity: a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons.
- postponement β to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
- suspension β the act of suspending.
- problem β any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.
- wait β to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- obstruction β something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation.
- check β Check is also a noun.
- reprieve β to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).
- jam β to press, squeeze, or wedge tightly between bodies or surfaces, so that motion or extrication is made difficult or impossible: The ship was jammed between two rocks.
- holding β an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
- lingering β to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.
- filibuster β U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.
- tie-up β a temporary stoppage or slowing of business, traffic, telephone service, etc., as due to a strike, storm, or accident.
- surcease β to cease from some action; desist.
- remission β the act of remitting.
- stop β to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
- detention β Detention is when someone is arrested or put into prison, especially for political reasons.
- stay β (of a ship) to change to the other tack.
- downtime β a time during a regular working period when an employee is not actively productive.
- bind β If something binds people together, it makes them feel as if they are all part of the same group or have something in common.
- interval β an intervening period of time: an interval of 50 years.
- adjournment β An adjournment is a temporary stopping of a trial, enquiry, or other meeting.
- stall β a pretext, as a ruse, trick, or the like, used to delay or deceive.
- impediment β obstruction; hindrance; obstacle.
- hindrance β an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like.
- retardation β the act of retarding or state of being retarded.
- discontinuation β a breach or interruption of continuity or unity: Progress was delayed by repeated discontinuations of work.
- dawdling β proceeding at a slow pace
- prorogation β to discontinue a session of (the British Parliament or a similar body).
verb delay
- obstruct β to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
- defer β If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time.
- restrict β to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
- suspend β to hang by attachment to something above: to suspend a chandelier from the ceiling.
- bar β A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
- detain β When people such as the police detain someone, they keep them in a place under their control.
- shelve β to place (something) on a shelf or shelves.
- prevent β to keep from occurring; avert; hinder: He intervened to prevent bloodshed.
- withhold β to hold back; restrain or check.
- prolong β to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer: to prolong one's stay abroad.
- impede β to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
- put off β to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- adjourn β If a meeting or trial is adjourned or if it adjourns, it is stopped for a short time.
- postpone β to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
- hold β to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
- hamper β to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
- block β A block of flats or offices is a large building containing them.
- keep β to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.