delay
US /dɪˈle/
・UK /dɪˈleɪ/
A2
verb
- To wait some amount of time before doing something
- To do something later than is planned or expected
- To stop something from happening for a time
noun
- Action of being late or happening later
Examples
Undue delays have been caused by people not doing their jobs properly.
After a considerable delay, the government has agreed to accept the recommendations.