a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture
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delayed action::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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Examples of delayed action
delayed action
State officials have delayed taking action because of the election, Vaught said.
From the bloomberg.com
His action delayed the vote on the confirmation of John Brennan as CIA director.
From the npr.org
The chamber was to vote on House Bill 552 last Thursday, but delayed action.
From the courier-journal.com
Even seemingly harmless medications sometimes turn out to be delayed-action disasters.
From the time.com
The Planning Commission delayed action after fierce opposition from the Port of Galveston.
From the chron.com
The city has moved to close some down, yet many have delayed action with legal filings.
From the latimes.com
The supervisors delayed action so that the resolution could be retooled.
From the inrich.com
In 2012, Obama delayed action on the pipeline until after the election.
From the cnn.com
Televising a game in the United States during prime time will mean tape-delayed action.
From the post-gazette.com
