delaying

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb cause to be slowed down or delayed
  2. verb act later than planned, scheduled, or required
  3. verb stop or halt

Synonyms

delay, detain, hold up

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