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Definition of delay

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Delay (v. i.) To move slowly; to stop for a time; to linger; to tarry.

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Retardation :: Retardation (n.) The extent to which anything is retarded; the amount of retarding or delay.

Lag :: Lag (a.) Last; long-delayed; -- obsolete, except in the phrase lag end..

Respite :: Respite (n.) To delay or postpone; to put off.

Presently :: Presently (adv.) At once; without delay; forthwith; also, less definitely, soon; shortly; before long; after a little while; by and by..

Retardation :: Retardation (n.) The act of retarding; hindrance; the act of delaying; as, the retardation of the motion of a ship; -- opposed to acceleration..

Defer :: Defer (v. t.) To put off; to postpone to a future time; to delay the execution of; to delay; to withhold.

Away :: Away (adv.) On; in continuance; without intermission or delay; as, sing away..

Abide :: Abide (v. i.) To wait; to pause; to delay.

Remora :: Remora (n.) Delay; obstacle; hindrance.

Defer :: Defer (v. i.) To put off; to delay to act; to wait.

Ready :: Ready (adv.) In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.

Quick :: Quick (adv.) In a quick manner; quickly; promptly; rapidly; with haste; speedily; without delay; as, run quick; get back quick..

Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of horses placced at stations to be in readiness to relieve others, so that a trveler may proceed without delay..

Procedendo :: Procedendo (n.) In English practice, a writ issuing out of chancery in cases where the judges of subordinate courts delay giving judgment, commanding them to proceed to judgment..

Downright :: Downright (adv.) Without delay; at once; completely.

Check :: Check (n.) A condition of interrupted or impeded progress; arrest; stop; delay; as, to hold an enemy in check..

Cunctation :: Cunctation (n.) Delay; procrastination.

Tarriance :: Tarriance (n.) The act or time of tarrying; delay; lateness.

Delays :: Delays (pl. ) of Dela.

Linger :: Linger (a.) To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.