The meaning of DELAY is the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed. How to use delay in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Delay.
Synonyms for DELAY: wait, holdup, postponement, detention, deferral, pause, setback, lag; Antonyms of DELAY: rush, haste, dispatch, promptness, promptitude, hurry ...