Delay and Idling

Delay

Delay noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

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

Nearby Words: delayed, delaying, delayer

Idling

Idling noun - Having no employment.
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Synonyms for Idling

Delay and idling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delay" instead a noun "Idling".

Nearby Words: idle, idled, idler
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