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Delays

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postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
waitnoun	A delay.
hold upverb	(idiomatic) To detain by threatening, usually with a weapon, in order to commit robbery.
time lagnoun	A period of time between one event and another; a delay.
detainverb	(transitive) To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
staynoun	Continuance or a period of time spent in a place; abode for an indefinite time.
holdnoun	A grasp or grip.
detentionnoun	(countable) A temporary state of custody or confinement.
holdupnoun	Alternative form of hold-up. [(colloquial) A delay or wait.]
adjournmentsnoun	The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.
adjournsverb	(intransitive) To end or suspend an event.
arrearsnoun	the state of having outstanding debt or liabilities
backlogsnoun	An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders, unconsumed products or unfinished work.
behindnoun	The rear, back-end.
bottlenecksnoun	(figurative) In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay.
carry-oversnoun	the accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves
deadlinenoun	A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
deadlinesnoun	A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.
defermentsnoun	An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
deferralsnoun	An act of deferring, a deferment.

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