A stoppage or delay; something's progress being held up (e.g., procedures, shipments).
国境での書類の滞りが輸送の遅れを招いた。
Delays in paperwork at the border caused the transport to be held up.
申請の滞りがある場合は、窓口にお問い合わせください。
If there is a delay in your application, please inquire at the counter.
プロジェクトは資金不足で滞りがちだ。
The project tends to stall due to lack of funds.