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delay

noun
  1. the act of delaying
    holdup
  2. time during which some action is awaited
    “instant replay caused too long a delay”
    hold
verb
  1. slow the growth or development of
    check
  2. cause to be slowed down or delayed
    “Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”
    detainhold up
  3. stop or halt
    stay
  4. act later than planned, scheduled, or required
    “Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered”