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delaying

UK
/dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
delayingnoun
Translations
reportUsuel quand il s’agit de remettre quelque chose à plus tard.
The delaying of the meeting caused frustration among the participants.
Le report de la réunion a provoqué de la frustration parmi les participants.
Additional translations
retardementPlus abstrait ; insiste sur l’action ou l’effet de retarder.
Definitions
The act of postponing or putting off something to a later time.
The delaying of the meeting caused frustration among the participants.
Synonyms
setback
hold-up
suspension
deferment
postponement
delayinggerund / present participle
UK
/dɪˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes or is intended to cause delay.
Translations
retardateurS’emploie surtout pour une action, une mesure ou une tactique qui vise à retarder.
The opposition resorted to delaying tactics to stall the vote.
L’opposition a eu recours à des tactiques retardatrices pour bloquer le vote.
Additional translations
qui retardeTour plus descriptif, naturel dans certains contextes.
Definitions
Causing or intended to cause something to be postponed or slowed down.
The opposition resorted to delaying tactics to stall the vote.
Synonyms
retarding
procrastinating
stalling
postponing
stalling (delaying intentionally)
hesitating
putting off
holding up
delayverb

delaying

ing-form

delayed
Past Simple
delayed
Past Participle
delaying
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈleɪ/
US
/dɪˈleɪ/
Translations
Traffic delays the arrival of the delivery truck every morning.
La circulation retarde l’arrivée du camion de livraison chaque matin.
reporterPour une action ou un événement repoussé à plus tard.
The meeting was delayed due to technical difficulties.
La réunion a été reportée en raison de difficultés techniques.
Additional translations
tarderEmploi intransitif, souvent dans des tournures de mise en garde ou d’incitation à agir rapidement.
Definitions
To postpone or defer an action or event to a later time.
The meeting was delayed due to technical difficulties.
To cause someone or something to be late or slow.
Traffic delays the arrival of the delivery truck every morning.
To linger or take more time than expected before acting.
Don't delay—submit your application today.
Synonyms
defer
put off
stall
suspend
procrastinate
hold up
drag out
postpone
Antonyms
hasten
accelerate
advance
delaynoun
Definitions
A period of time by which something is late or postponed.
The flight was subject to a two-hour delay due to bad weather.
The act of postponing or slowing something down.
The delay in the project was caused by unforeseen circumstances.
A device or mechanism that slows down or postpones an action or process.
The delay in the circuit ensures that the signal is transmitted at the correct time.
delayadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed to produce a delay.
The delay circuit ensures the signal is transmitted at the correct time.
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