DELAY — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

delay

The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time.
Time during which some action is awaited. Приклади
  • Instant replay caused too long a delay.
  • He ordered a hold in the action.
Slow the growth or development of. Приклади
  • The brain damage will retard the child's language development.
Cause to be slowed down or delayed. Приклади
  • Traffic was delayed by the bad weather.
  • She delayed the work that she didn't want to perform.
Stop or halt. Приклади
  • Please stay the bloodshed!
Act later than planned, scheduled, or required. Приклади
  • Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered.
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