# delay

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```ts
delay(delayMs: number): RouteBuilder<Current>
```

Add a fixed delay before executing the next operation. Useful for rate limiting or adding processing delays.

```ts
craft()
  .id('delayed-processor')
  .from(source)
  .delay(1000)
  .process(operation) // Operation will execute after 1 second delay
  .to(destination)
```