English / word
delay
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make something happen later; also a period of waiting
to make something happen later than planned; to make something happen later than planned
In context
01
The rain may delay our trip.
02
A delay in payment can stop the order.
Synonyms
postpone,late,stall
Antonyms
advance,expedite,hasten
Collocations
cause delay,long delay,delay in delivery
Verb forms
Past: delayed · Past participle: delayed · -ing: delaying