延缓 (yán huǎn): to defer; to postpone; to put off; to retard; to slow sth down

In order to delay aging, she insists on exercising and eating healthily every day.

The government has taken a series of measures to slow down the economic recession.

The doctor suggested he postpone the surgery and observe for a period of time first.

This medication can slow the progression of the disease.

Due to the weather, we had to delay our departure time.