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delays

/dɪˈleɪz/ /diˈleɪz/

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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 guitarist experimented with different delays to create an echo effect on his solo. "

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verb

To put off until a later time; to defer.

Examples :

"The heavy rain delays the school bus by 30 minutes. "

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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 :

"To help her toddler overcome his fear of the loud vacuum cleaner, the mother delays the noise by starting it in another room. "

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verb

To dilute, temper.

Examples :

"She delays the bitterness of her morning coffee with a splash of milk. "

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verb

To assuage, quench, allay.

Examples :

"The teacher's engaging lesson delayed the students' anxieties about the upcoming test. "

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