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Definition delay in American English

delay verb

verb
/dɪˈleɪ/
1

to do something later than is planned or expected

Example

They agreed to delay the decision for as long as possible.

Example

I have delayed my return home because of the weather.

Example

Don't delay if you want to get your order in by Christmas.

Example

We delayed getting on board for as long as we could.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
2

to make someone or something late or slow them down

Example

His plane had been delayed for five hours.

Example

If delivery is delayed, we will let you know immediately.

Synonyms and related words
delay set back hold up
3

to deliberately take a long time to do something

Synonyms and related words
dawdle delay dally
Definition delay in American English