retardation

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detainment detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holdup impediment interval jam lag lingering logjam moratorium obstruction postponement problem procrastination prorogation remission reprieve setback showstopper stall stay stop stoppage surcease suspension tie up wait

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern loitering putting off retardment tarrying

advance aid assistance beginning boon boost continuation go help liberation promotion start support