Sekirov Dictionary

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/

noun4

  1. a time of waiting because something happens later than planned
  2. An amount of time provided on each move before one's clock starts to tick; a less common time control than increment.
  3. An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
  4. Synonym of promise (“object representing delayed result”).

verb6

  1. To put off until a later time; to defer.
  2. To wait, hesitate, tarry.
  3. To retard; to temporarily stop, detain, or hinder.
  4. (no longer used) To allay; to temper.
  5. (no longer used) To dilute, temper.
  6. (no longer used) To assuage, quench, allay.
forms

delayed · delaying · delayeth · delays

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