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delay

/dɪˈleɪ/

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noun

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

Examples :

"the delay before the echo of a sound"

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noun

An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.

Examples :

"The musician used the delay to add a cool echo effect to his guitar solo. "

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verb

To put off until a later time; to defer.

Examples :

"My doctor suggested I delay my appointment to next week. "

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verb

To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.

Examples :

"The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."

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verb

To allay; to temper.

Examples :

"The teacher delayed her anger, speaking calmly to the student who had misbehaved. "

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verb

To dilute, temper.

Examples :

"The chef delayed the sauce with a splash of cream, making it less sharp. "

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verb

To assuage, quench, allay.

Examples :

"The teacher's kind words delayed her fear of speaking in class. "

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