delay

Cause to be slowed down or delayed.

“Traffic was delayed by the bad weather”

“she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform”

Slow the growth or development of.

Stop or halt.

Act later than planned, scheduled, or required.

“Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered”

Time during which some action is awaited.

“instant replay caused too long a delay”

The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time.