uppskov — meaning in English

English meaning

• delay noun A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
• grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.

Senses

uppskov is used for these senses in English:

• cunctation (obsolete) Delay, hesitation, procrastination.
• delay A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
• grace (uncountable, finance) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.

delay — full definition

1. noun A period of waiting before something happens; a hold-up.
2. verb To put something off until later, or to make it happen later than planned.

grace — full definition

1. noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
2. noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
3. noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
4. noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
5. verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.

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