delay
period of time between when an event is expected to occur and the later time when it actually occurs
Hang fire
unexpected delay after firearm triggering
signal propagation delay
the length of time taken for a signal to traverse a segment of an electronic or communication network
suspension
time away from a workplace as ordered by the employer in order for a workplace investigation to take place, or time away from school as punishment
rainout
cancellation of or delay to proceedings of a sport match due to rain or the forecast for rain
pipeline stall
delay in the execution of a processor instruction in a pipeline
Oxford time
custom of having scheduled events occur five minutes late
flight cancellation and delay
not operating a scheduled flight
hesitation
stop or pause before a decision or action, due to uncertainty or doubt
lag
concept in economics
lag
noticeable delay in video games between the action of players and the reaction of the server
latency
time interval between an input and a response
time-out
short removal of a person for disciplinary reasons
procrastination
habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing potential negative consequences
blocking
a state for a computing process
respite
delay in the imposition of sentence