delay
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈleɪ/noun
Definitions
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
Example: the delay before the echo of a sound
An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
verb
Definitions
To put off until a later time; to defer.
To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
Example: The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.
To allay; to temper.