to arrive late

to delay a planned event or action to a later time

late in performing a task or taking action

to postpone or put off until a later time; to procrastinate

slow in thought, perception, or mental understanding

to hesitate

slow in movement, pace, or the rate of progress

to impede progress or put off an action; procrastination

to arrive slowly or be long-delayed in appearing, often used to describe someone or something arriving after a long wait

without the slightest hesitation

two-character Chinese surname Yuchi

An ancient form of capital punishment in China involving the slow slicing of the body, also known as the death of a thousand cuts.

to delay

the matter should not be delayed; there's no time to lose

Chi Haotian (1929-), Chinese Minister of National Defense 1993-2003

General Yuchi Gong (585-658), a famous military figure instrumental in the founding of the Tang dynasty

to delay or procrastinate, often resulting in missing a deadline or failing to act in a timely manner

occurring or arriving after the expected or usual time; delayed

slow to perceive, understand, or react mentally; dull-witted

if you live a life of crime, sooner or later you'll pay for it

a reduced ability to taste or a dulled sense of taste

It's too late to plug the leak once the ship is in the middle of the river; procrastination makes remedies ineffective.

(slang) arriving late but showing up eventually

no sooner said than done; occurring in an instant; before you know it

late; too late

to delay handing over (payment, homework etc)