retardment

lag moratorium postponement problem setback stoppage suspension wait

adjournment bind check cunctation dawdling demurral detention discontinuation downtime filibuster hindrance holding impediment interval jam lingering logjam loitering obstruction procrastination prorogation remission reprieve retardation showstopper stall stay stop surcease tarrying tie up

cooling-off period hangup holding pattern holdup putting off

continuation

advance aid assistance beginning go help liberation promotion support

dispatch expedition furtherance hastening hurry rush speed

barrier bottleneck burden defect deterrent difficulty disadvantage drawback flaw handicap hazard hitch hurdle inhibition obstacle red tape restriction setback snag stumbling block

bar barricade block blockage catch chain check clog cramp curb delay detriment drag encumbrance fault holdup load manacle millstone prohibition restraint retardation rub shackle stoppage stricture tie trammel wall

Catch-22 dead weight road block

advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon freedom help opening perfection strength

allowance clearance liberation permission

facilitation furtherance support

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 tarrying

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