delay
Translation
to delay, to postpone, to hold up
Examples
We had to delay our trip.
We had to delay our trip.
Don't delay in making your decision.
Don't delay in making your decision.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to be late We had to delay our trip.
((in -ing)) to wait before doing (sth.) Don't delay in making your decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postpone, put off; Antonyms: advance, hasten
Etymology
From Old French `deslayer`, from `des-` (off, away) + `layer` (to leave). Literally 'to leave off'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'DE-LAY': something is 'laid' down to be dealt with later.