noun
Meaning 1
A period of time between one event and another; a delay.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
time lag
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noun
Meaning 2
time during which some action is awaited
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: delay, hold, postponement, wait
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
Narrower terms: extension, moratorium, retardation
History
Etymology
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