1. present participle of delay; postponing or making something happen later than planned
Usage: present participle form

1. causing delay or postponement
Usage: attributive use

Examples

• The construction crew is delaying the project due to bad weather.
• She kept delaying her decision about college.
• The delaying tactics used by the opposing team frustrated the fans.
• Traffic accidents are delaying commuters this morning.
• His delaying behavior made everyone late for the meeting.
• The airline is delaying all flights because of the storm.
• Stop delaying and make your choice already.