| time(noun, break, rest, pause, lapse) |
| suspend(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| bear(verb, stand) |
| calm(verb, dull, quiet, check, decline) |
| cease(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| clutch(noun, verb, stay, remain, abide) |
| contain(verb, stay, trap, remain, surround) |
| count on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, see, assume) |
| deferment(noun, delay, stay, interruption, stoppage) |
| deferral(noun, stay, interruption, suspension, postponement) |
| forbear(bear, stand, tolerate) |
| grip(noun, verb, stay, remain, abide) |
| hang fire(expression, idiom, cool, delay, hesitate) |
| help |
| hindrance(noun, check, delay, stay, obstacle) |
| hold everything(verb, expression, stop, stay, rest) |
| hold your horses(verb, expression, idiom, linger, postpone) |
| interrupt(verb, stop, close, end, complete) |
| lapse(noun, halt, delay, pause, space) |
| last(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue) |