waylaid

Verb

Stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way.

ریشه

Derived from the verb 'waylay' which originates from late 16th century English, from 'way' + 'lay', on the pattern of Dutch 'wegleggen' 'to waylay'.

مثال

• He was waylaid by a group of journalists as he left the court.
• She was waylaid on her way to work by a woman asking for directions.
• The teacher was waylaid by parents wanting to talk about their children's progress.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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