Definition: A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look, At ‘delays,’ a word that needs a little hook! The dictionary gives us quite a show, Of what this tricky term does truly know. It says, “A period of time before an event,” you see, Like waiting for the bell to ring for you and me! “The act of delaying,” it then does proclaim, Holding something back, playing a little game. "Procrastination," a habit we all face, Putting things off, at a slower pace. And “lingering inactivity,” a state so slow, Where action doesn’t happen, you know! So, ‘delays’ means waiting, holding back with care, A pause in the journey, a moment to spare. Do you understand it now, my clever crew? Any questions popping up for me and you?