Word

delay, n.
(delays)
freq. cnt. 4

the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

delay holdup

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

delay delay delay

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hyponym

interruption, disruption, break, gap demurrage forbearance postponement, deferment, deferral procrastination, cunctation, shillyshally lag, slowdown, retardation dalliance, dawdling, trifling filibuster tarriance, lingering

hypernym

time during which some action is awaited
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2

delay hold postponement time lag wait

sample sentences

"instant replay caused too long a delay"
"he ordered a hold in the action"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension

hyponym

extension moratorium retardation