To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
To put off until a later time; to defer.
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 encourage, urge or incite.
To increase the activity of (a catalyst) by changing its surface structure.
To elevate to a higher league.
To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
To move on to a subsequent stage of education.
To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
To exchange (a pawn) for a queen or other piece when it reaches the eighth rank.