belay Synonyms
Another word for belay
• noun (Context 1)
The act or technique of securing a climbing rope, or the anchor point, device, or person securing the rope to protect a climber from falling.
"She set up a solid anchor on the rocky ledge before signaling for her partner to begin ascending."
• verb (Context 2)
To secure a rope by winding it around a cleat, pin, or rock, or to control a safety rope for a climber to prevent a fall (in mountaineering and sailing).
"The experienced instructor showed the beginners how to secure a partner safely on the climbing wall."
• verb (Context 3)
To stop, cancel, or disregard an action or command (used chiefly in the imperative in nautical contexts).
"The captain told the crew to cancel the last order after spotting a sudden change in the wind."
Opposites of belay
The opposite of belay shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: