delay
/di-ˈlā/
noun
the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed
an instance of being delayed
the time during which something is delayed
get started without delay
apologized for the delay
verb
put off, postpone
to stop, detain, or hinder for a time
to cause to be slower or to occur more slowly than normal
delay a departure
biographical name
Thomas (Dale) 1947— American politician