waylaid

[US]/[ˈweɪˌleɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈweɪˌleɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. Detener o retenir, especialmente mediante fuerza o engaño; esperar en aguardo y emboscado.
v. (forma pasada de waylay) Retrasar o impedir que alguien prosiga su viaje.

Phrases & Collocations

waylaid by traffic

atrasado por el tráfico

waylaid a moment

atrasado un momento

waylaying the thief

atrasando al ladrón

waylaid completely

atrasado completamente

waylaid unexpectedly

atrasado inesperadamente

waylaid for hours

atrasado durante horas

waylaying attempts

intentos de atrasar

waylaid his progress

atrasó su progreso

waylaid and questioned

atrasado y preguntado

waylaid the messenger

atrasó al mensajero

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