noun
delaying
noun
1
The act of putting something off; a stalling action.
"His constant delaying meant the report was never finished on time."
How to Use Delaying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStalling, or the ongoing act of putting something off.
Word Forms
delayings plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “delaying”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
His constant _____ meant the report was never finished on time.