DELAYS

noun

1. A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
2. An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.

verb

1. To put off until a later time; to defer.
2. To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
3. To allay; to temper.

verb

1. To dilute, temper.
2. To assuage, quench, allay.