Delay and Holdback

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Usage example: there was a delay for our boarding while the airplane unloaded incoming passengers

Holdback and delay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Holdback" instead a noun "Delay".

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Holdback

Holdback noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.
Usage example: there'll be a holdback on production until the new machinery is fully installed

Delay and holdback are semantically related. You can use "Delay" instead a noun "Holdback".

Nearby Words: hold, holding
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