Delaying

Synonyms of delaying

• stalling
• procrastinating
• postponing

Antonyms of delaying

• accelerating
• expediting
• hastening

Collocations of delaying

long delay

Frequency: 75 %

The long delay in processing the paperwork delayed the start of the project.

inevitable delay

Frequency: 70 %

The inevitable delay in the project caused frustration among the team.

unexpected delay

Frequency: 65 %

The unexpected delay in the flight left passengers stranded at the airport.

significant delay

Frequency: 60 %

The significant delay in the delivery of the goods impacted the company's operations.

unavoidable delay

Frequency: 55 %

The unavoidable delay in the train schedule caused inconvenience to commuters.

Idiomatic Expressions for delaying

• Phrase: buy time
  Meaning: to delay an event or decision in order to have more time to prepare or make a decision
  Usage: The negotiators are trying to buy time by requesting a recess in the meeting.