delay
delay Lexical Profile
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• noun
A period of time by which something is late, postponed, or held back.
"Heavy snowfall caused a two-hour delay for commuters on the morning train."
An audio effect or electronic device that records an input signal and plays it back after a brief interval to create an echo or reverberation.
"The guitarist adjusted the digital delay on his pedalboard to give the solo a spacious, atmospheric echo."
• verb
To make someone or something late or slow; to hinder or impede the progress of.
"Unexpected supply chain issues delayed the construction of the new library by several months."
To postpone or defer an action, decision, or event until a later time.
"The committee decided to delay the vote until all members had reviewed the updated financial report."
To be slow or hesitant in acting; to linger or procrastinate.
"If you wish to secure tickets for the concert, you should not delay in making your reservation."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French 'delaier' (to leave behind, postpone), formed from 'de-' (away) and 'laier' (to leave, let), which is likely of Frankish or Germanic origin.