Definition of "Delay" :

noun: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

noun: time during which some action is awaited

"Instant replay caused too long a delay."

verb: slow the growth or development of

verb: cause to be slowed down or delayed

"Traffic was delayed by the bad weather."

verb: stop or halt

verb: act later than planned, scheduled, or required

"Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered."