Difference between Holdup and Delay

What is the difference between Holdup and Delay?

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

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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 affairs of the world will go on forever. Do not delay the practice of meditation.

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