2 days ago · 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: 1. to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected: 2. to cause…. Learn more.

DELAY definition: to put off to a later time; defer; postpone. See examples of delay used in a sentence.

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Delay is a failure to do something immediately or in the required or usual time. There is no time left for delay. We'll send you a quote without delay.

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 …

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 …

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.

Delay definition: To postpone until a later time; defer.

Definition of delay noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.