way·lay 
/ˈweɪˌleɪ/ verb
way·lays; way·laid /ˈweɪˌleɪ/ verb /-ˌleɪd/ way·lay·ing [+ obj] 1 : to stop (someone who is going somewhere) — usually used as (be) waylaid ▪ She was waylaid by reporters as she left the courthouse. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ She was waylaid by the flu. 2 : to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place
▪ Gangs sometimes waylay travelers on that road. ▪ We were waylaid by a group of kids with water balloons.
▪ Gangs sometimes waylay travelers on that road. ▪ We were waylaid by a group of kids with water balloons.
