| at once |
now; immediately; without any delay. [1/2 definitions] |
| defer1 |
to put off action or the like; delay; procrastinate. [1/3 definitions] |
| delay |
to linger, procrastinate, or cause delay. [1/7 definitions] |
| demurrage |
the delay in loading or unloading a ship or other freight carrier beyond a previously specified time. [2 definitions] |
| detain |
to prevent from going on; stop or delay. [1/2 definitions] |
| dilatory |
tending to delay; slow. [2 definitions] |
| Fabian |
employing a cautious strategy of delay, avoidance, or harassment rather than direct confrontation. [1/2 definitions] |
| filibuster |
to delay or impede (passage of a law) by filibustering. [1/3 definitions] |
| forthwith |
without delay or hesitation; immediately. |
| hang |
to delay or hesitate; be undecided. [1/17 definitions] |
| hitch1 |
an unforeseen delay or obstacle; catch or snag. [1/9 definitions] |
| hold1 |
an order to delay or reserve an item, action, or situation. [1/18 definitions] |
| hold off |
to delay or refrain from (doing something). [1/3 definitions] |
| holdup |
a delay or interruption in the progress of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| hold up |
to stop or delay. [1/5 definitions] |
| immediate |
happening without delay; instant. [1/4 definitions] |
| immediately |
without delay; promptly. [1/3 definitions] |
| impatient |
unwilling to wait patiently or endure delay. [1/4 definitions] |
| impatiently |
with little willingness to wait or endure delay. |
| in a hurry |
without delay; quickly. [1/2 definitions] |
| instant |
happening without delay; immediate. [1/7 definitions] |