Waylaid Meaning in English
word · lemma: waylay
ˈweɪˌɫeɪd
WAY-layd
wˈeɪleɪd
WAY-layd
Definition
To stop someone unexpectedly, usually to attack, rob, or delay them as they are going somewhere.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; not common in everyday conversation. Often used in past tense: 'was waylaid.' Typical contexts involve ambushes or someone being delayed by unexpected encounters. Do not confuse with 'laid' or 'lied.'
Spanish: atacar por sorpresa - interceptarPortuguese (BR): atacar de surpresa - interceptarPortuguese (PT): atacar de surpresa - interceptarChinese (Simplified): 埋伏袭击 - 拦截Chinese (Traditional): 埋伏襲擊 - 攔截Hindi: घात लगाकर हमला करना - रास्ता रोकनाArabic: اعترض الطريق - هاجم فجأةBengali: আক্রমণ করা - বাধা দেওয়া (পথে)Russian: засадить - подстеречьJapanese: 待ち伏せする - 行く手をさえぎるVietnamese: phục kích - chặn đườngKorean: 매복 공격하다 - 길을 막다Turkish: pusuya düşürmek - yolunu kesmekUrdu: راستہ روکنا - گھات لگاناIndonesian: menyergap - menghadang
Example Sentences
The traveler was waylaid by thieves on the road.
basic
He was waylaid and could not reach the meeting on time.
basic
The messenger was waylaid on his journey.
basic
I got waylaid by a neighbor and ended up chatting for half an hour.
natural
She was waylaid by reporters as soon as she left the building.
natural
Sorry I’m late, I got waylaid on my way here.
natural