Difference between Delay and Holdup

What is the difference between Delay and Holdup?

Delay as a noun is previously unexpected period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying. while Holdup as a noun is a delay or wait.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: previously unexpected period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To put off until a later time; to distract. To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.

Example sentence: The government is tottering. We must deal it the death blow an any cost. To delay action is the same as death.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A delay or wait.

We hope you now know whether to use Delay or Holdup in your sentence.