Delay

Portuguese Meaning

demora

atraso

retardamento

adiamento

impedimento

atrasar

adiar

demorar

tardar

impedir

English Meaning

  1. To postpone until a later time; defer.
  2. To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired: Heavy traffic delayed us.
  3. To act or move slowly; put off an action or a decision.
  4. The act of delaying; postponement: responded without delay.
  5. The condition of being delayed; detainment.
  6. The period of time during which one is delayed.
  7. The interval of time between two events.