A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
Synonym of promise (“object representing delayed result”)
An amount of time provided on each move before one's clock starts to tick; a less common time control than increment.
To put off until a later time; to defer.
To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
The act of doing something quickly.
A mission by an emergency response service, typically involving attending to an emergency in the field.
A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, government official, military officer, etc.
The passing on of a message for further processing, especially through a dispatch table.
To send (a shipment) with promptness.
To dispose of speedily, as business; to execute quickly; to make a speedy end of; to finish; to perform.
To send (a person) away hastily.
To pass on for further processing, especially via a dispatch table (often with to).
To rid; to free.
To destroy (someone or something) quickly and efficiently.
To send (an important official message) promptly, by means of a diplomat or military officer.
To send (a journalist) to a place in order to report.