delay

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/dɪˈleɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.“the delay before the echo of a sound”
An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.

verb

To put off until a later time; to defer.
To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.“The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.”
To allay; to temper.

verb

To dilute, temper.
To assuage, quench, allay.

Related words

Synonyms

calm moderate quell cunctation hold-up adjourn defer forslow on ice penelopize postpone put off suspend get in the way hold up impede postponement wait

Associated

delays onset packet pulse delayed echo signal advance implementation input caused payment

Rhymes

convey display dismay sobriquet disarray allay gay decay play portray

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