Delaying

/dɪˈleɪɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Present participle of delay, meaning to cause to be late or slow the progress of something.
    The defendant is accused of delaying the court proceedings.

Forms

  • delays
  • delayed
  • delay

Commentary

'Delaying' is a gerund or present participle used to describe the act of causing a postponement or slowdown, relevant in contexts of procedural or contractual postponements.

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