1. the act of ambushing or intercepting someone

1. present participle of waylay; ambushing or intercepting someone, especially to attack or rob them
2. present participle of waylay; stopping someone unexpectedly to talk to them

Examples

• The bandits were waylaying travelers on the mountain road.
• She kept waylaying me in the hallway to discuss the project.
• The reporter was waylaying celebrities outside the theater.
• His constant waylaying of customers annoyed the store manager.
• The detective suspected the waylaying was planned in advance.
• They were waylaying students to ask about the upcoming election.
• The waylaying of the convoy resulted in significant losses.