delaying
word · lemma: delay
Definition
Postponing something to a later time, or making something take longer to happen.
Usage & Nuances
'Delaying' is often neutral but can suggest inconvenience or frustration if overused. Common with: 'delaying a response', 'delaying a flight', 'delaying treatment'. Not as strong as 'postponing' (which is more deliberate/planned).
Spanish: retrasar - demorarPortuguese (BR): atrasar - demorarPortuguese (PT): atrasar - demorarChinese (Simplified): 延迟 - 推迟Chinese (Traditional): 延遲 - 推遲Hindi: देरी करनाArabic: تأخير
Example Sentences
He is delaying his homework until after dinner.
basic
The rain is delaying the game.
basic
They are delaying the meeting for one hour.
basic
Are you delaying telling her the news because you're nervous?
natural
Traffic was delaying us, so we missed the beginning of the movie.
natural
She keeps delaying her decision until she feels ready.
natural