to cause (a person, vehicle etc) to be slow or late; (an instance of) delaying or being delayed

deferment, interruption

a person who stops ships at sea and steals from them

buccaneer

to avoid giving (a person) a clear answer to a question, making a decision (in order to get more time); (of a car engine) to stop because of insufficient power or speed; a compartment for one animal in a stable or cattle shed

delay for own purposes