gain time

adjourn bar block defer detain hamper hold impede keep obstruct postpone prevent prolong put off restrict shelve stall stay suspend withhold

arrest check choke clog confine curb dawdle deter dilly-dally discourage drag encumber filibuster inhibit interfere intermit lag linger loiter procrastinate prorogue protract remand repress retard slacken table tarry temporize

bide time hold over keep back lay over stave off

abandon advance aid allow assist carry out continue do encourage expedite forward free further go help let go open permit promote release support

complete finish hurry leave liberate push rush unblock

dispatch hasten speed