delay

Synonyms: adjournment bind check cooling-off period cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hangup hindrance holding holding pattern hold-up impediment interval jam lag lingering logjam loitering moratorium obstruction postponement problem procrastination prorogation putting off remission reprieve retardation retardment setback showstopper stall stay stop stoppage surcease suspension tarrying tie-up wait

Antonyms: advance dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

Synonyms: adjourn arrest bar bide time block check choke clog confine curb dawdle defer detain deter dillydally discourage drag encumber filibuster gain time hamper hold hold over impede inhibit interfere intermit keep keep back lag lay over linger loiter obstruct postpone prevent procrastinate prolong prorogue protract put off remand repress restrict retard shelve slacken stall stave off stay suspend table tarry temporize withhold

Antonyms: advance dispatch expedite further hasten hurry rush speed