# delaying

Pronunciation: say "di-LAY-ing" US /dəˈleɪɪŋ/, UK /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of delay. — present participle and gerund of delay
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of delay. Use it for the action happening now or as the name of that action.
   - _The committee is delaying the vote until next month._
   - _Delaying repairs on the bridge proved costly in the end._

## Noun

2. An instance of postponement; a holdup that pushes something to a later time than planned.
   - Simple: A wait that happens when something is put off to a later time.
   - _The repeated delaying of the verdict angered the public._
   - _Such a delaying of payment puts the small supplier at real risk._

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