Demorar in english
Delay
pronunciation: dɪleɪ part of speech: noun, verb
pronunciation: dɪleɪ part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures
demorarse = lag ; tarry ; drag + Posesivo + feet ; drag + Posesivo + heels ; linger ; be late (for) ; hang + fire ; fall behind ; poke along.
Example: The study found that although library media specialists supported the instructional consultant role they lagged in practising it.Example: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled.Example: We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet.Example: Some lightbulb companies are still dragging their heels on the energy-saving lightbulb issue, but they haven't a leg to stand on.Example: He lingered round the bookstall looking at the books and papers till a pert girl behind the counter asked him if he wouldn't like a chair.Example: Dexter Rundle went on: 'As I said I'm late for an appointment and have to go, but tell Ms. Lachaise that I'll be in touch with her'.Example: He intervened in the matter after it was brought to his notice that the appointment of Salaskar's daughter was hanging fire for quite sometime.Example: The Porter Public Library houses an all out effort to reach first and second grade pupils who have lost their enthusiasm for school because of falling behind in reading.Example: So we've all seen that guy: the one who plants his car in the far left lane of the highway and then pokes along at or below the speed limit preventing you from overtaking.demorar = delay ; hold up ; hold + Nombre + back ; retard ; temporise [temporize, -USA] ; hold off ; play for + time ; drag out.
Example: It would be wise to delay reading these until you have had some experience in using the scheme.Example: Unfortunately, goods of Community origin can also be held up by the surveillance system, often for several weeks.Example: Despite the improvements in the 17th edition, the scheme has been held back for years by the old policy of 'integrity of numbers' referred to above, the effects of which are not likely to be quickly mitigated.Example: Without the floppy disk, data processing on microcomputers would have been severely retarded.Example: The first countries to enter the information society will reap the greatests rewards whereas countries which temporise or favour half-hearted solutions could, in less than a decade, face disastrous declines in investment and a squeeze on jobs.Example: A dam at the Strait of Gibraltar could be constructed to limit the outflow and reverse the climate deterioration, thus holding off the next ice age.Example: Saddam will play for time and avoid precipitating any crises that could cost him his hold on power.Example: The government has been accused again of 'inexcusably dragging out' the construction of the new Pearl Harbor memorial.more:
» demorarse = lag ; tarry ; drag + Posesivo + feet ; drag + Posesivo + heels ; linger ; be late (for) ; hang + fire ; fall behind ; poke along .
Example: The study found that although library media specialists supported the instructional consultant role they lagged in practising it. Example: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled. Example: We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet. Example: Some lightbulb companies are still dragging their heels on the energy-saving lightbulb issue, but they haven't a leg to stand on. Example: He lingered round the bookstall looking at the books and papers till a pert girl behind the counter asked him if he wouldn't like a chair. Example: Dexter Rundle went on: 'As I said I'm late for an appointment and have to go, but tell Ms. Lachaise that I'll be in touch with her'. Example: He intervened in the matter after it was brought to his notice that the appointment of Salaskar's daughter was hanging fire for quite sometime. Example: The Porter Public Library houses an all out effort to reach first and second grade pupils who have lost their enthusiasm for school because of falling behind in reading. Example: So we've all seen that guy: the one who plants his car in the far left lane of the highway and then pokes along at or below the speed limit preventing you from overtaking.» demorarse = lag ; tarry ; drag + Posesivo + feet ; drag + Posesivo + heels ; linger ; be late (for) ; hang + fire ; fall behind ; poke along .
Example: The study found that although library media specialists supported the instructional consultant role they lagged in practising it. Example: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled. Example: We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet. Example: Some lightbulb companies are still dragging their heels on the energy-saving lightbulb issue, but they haven't a leg to stand on. Example: He lingered round the bookstall looking at the books and papers till a pert girl behind the counter asked him if he wouldn't like a chair. Example: Dexter Rundle went on: 'As I said I'm late for an appointment and have to go, but tell Ms. Lachaise that I'll be in touch with her'. Example: He intervened in the matter after it was brought to his notice that the appointment of Salaskar's daughter was hanging fire for quite sometime. Example: The Porter Public Library houses an all out effort to reach first and second grade pupils who have lost their enthusiasm for school because of falling behind in reading. Example: So we've all seen that guy: the one who plants his car in the far left lane of the highway and then pokes along at or below the speed limit preventing you from overtaking.» demorarse = lag ; tarry ; drag + Posesivo + feet ; drag + Posesivo + heels ; linger ; be late (for) ; hang + fire ; fall behind ; poke along .
Example: The study found that although library media specialists supported the instructional consultant role they lagged in practising it. Example: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled. Example: We take identity theft seriously, but our banks are dragging their feet. Example: Some lightbulb companies are still dragging their heels on the energy-saving lightbulb issue, but they haven't a leg to stand on. Example: He lingered round the bookstall looking at the books and papers till a pert girl behind the counter asked him if he wouldn't like a chair. Example: Dexter Rundle went on: 'As I said I'm late for an appointment and have to go, but tell Ms. Lachaise that I'll be in touch with her'. Example: He intervened in the matter after it was brought to his notice that the appointment of Salaskar's daughter was hanging fire for quite sometime. Example: The Porter Public Library houses an all out effort to reach first and second grade pupils who have lost their enthusiasm for school because of falling behind in reading. Example: So we've all seen that guy: the one who plants his car in the far left lane of the highway and then pokes along at or below the speed limit preventing you from overtaking.» sin demorarse un (solo) minuto = without a moment wasted ; without a wasted moment ; without a minute wasted ; without a wasted minute .
Example: The days will be packed full, without any filler and without a moment wasted. Example: This is a very fun movie that goes from one thing to another without a wasted moment. Example: By answering some key questions, you're directed to information pertinent to your business without a minute wasted. Example: If the meeting swept forward without a wasted minute, the President was interested and satisfied.