Object

• onset: He might have delayed the onset, but eventually it would have overcome the effect of the nicotine.

• tactic: And that was it. ' ' Yes. ' Soames said, slipping Maurice's envelope back into his pile: a delaying tactic.

Converse of object

• avoid: Hints & Tips to help avoid delays All goods will require a signature.

• cause: There may be some delays caused by the road works.

• minimize: This would appear to be a clear breach of BA's duty to minimize delays in the system.

• reduce: The third quarter of the year often sees reduced traffic delays during the summer holiday period.

• suffer: Whereas, those who sell ' the next generation ' type products are suffering delays and getting stuck in trials and pilots.

Converse of subject

• frustrate: Here no one gets frustrated by these little delays.

Adjective modifier

• undue: Upon receipt of the fault report, the Company will take all proper steps without undue delay to correct the fault.

• unnecessary: We aim to inspect the vehicle without unnecessary delay.

• developmental: Subject to assessment, the following services may be provided: Portage - an early learning program for pre-school children with developmental delays.

• slight: There may be a slight delay whilst your details are checked.

• lengthy: This can lead to lengthy delays in the holding of an inquest.

• unavoidable: However, the Supplier will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by you through reasonable or unavoidable delay in delivery.

Adjective complement

• gastric: Gastrointestinal system Vomiting, delayed gastric emptying, reduced bowel motility.

Noun used with modifier

• airport: AIRPORT DELAYS We use the schedule services of the world's major international airlines.

• flight: The snow also caused flight delays at Cardiff International Airport.

• baggage: Carriage by carrier is also subject to international conventions, which limit liability for death injury delay and baggage delay or loss.

Preposition: in

• diagnosis: Its onset is often insidious, leading to delays in diagnosis.

• delivery: However, the Supplier will not be liable for any loss or damage suffered by you through reasonable or unavoidable delay in delivery.