[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to put off to a later time; defer ; postpone :The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.", "to impede the process or progress of; retard ; hinder :The dense fog delayed the plane's landing.Synonyms: detain , slow"]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to put off action; linger ; dally :He delayed until it was too late.Synonyms: tarry , procrastinate"]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the act of delaying; procrastination .Synonyms: loitering", "an instance of being delayed:There were many delays during the train trip.Synonyms: respite , deferment", "the period or amount of time during which something is delayed:The ballet performance began after a half-hour delay."]}]