Expect a delay (5)

I believe the answer is:

await

'expect' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'a delay' is the wordplay.
'delay' becomes 'wait' (synonyms).
'a'+'wait'='AWAIT'

(Other definitions for await that I've seen before include "Stay around for" , "Remain for (someone)" , "To be in store for (someone)" , "Expect, anticipate" , "Look for; be in store" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Sun, The Daily Express and The Telegraph.

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