Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-ley]
- /dɪˈleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-ley]
- /dɪˈleɪ/
Definitions of delayer word
- verb delayer to prune the administrative structure of (a large organization) by reducing the number of tiers in its hierarchy 3
- verb with object delayer to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared. 1
- verb with object delayer to impede the process or progress of; retard; hinder: The dense fog delayed the plane's landing. 1
- verb without object delayer to put off action; linger; loiter: He delayed until it was too late. 1
- noun delayer the act of delaying; procrastination; loitering. 1
- noun delayer an instance of being delayed: There were many delays during the train trip. 1
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Origin of delayer
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English delaien (v.), delai(e) (noun) < Old French delaier (v.), delai (noun)
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Parts of speech for Delayer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
delayer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
delayer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for delayer
noun delayer
- obstructionist — a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress.
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