Belayed vs. Delayed — What's the Difference?

(Nautical) To secure or make fast (a rope, for example) by winding on a cleat or pin.

To postpone until a later time; defer.

To provide security to (a climber) by paying out or drawing in rope, often through a braking device, in readiness to break a potential fall.

To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired

To cause to stop.

To act or move slowly; put off an action or a decision.

To be made secure.

The act of delaying; postponement

Used in the imperative as an order to stop

The condition of being delayed; detainment.

The act of belaying a climber.

The period of time during which one is delayed.

A system of ropes and anchors by which a climber is belayed.

The interval of time between two events.

Simple past tense and past participle of belay

Simple past tense and past participle of delay

Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.

Caused to be slower or later;

Not as far along as normal in development