1. to stop or intercept someone unexpectedly, especially to attack or rob them
2. to approach and detain someone unexpectedly to talk to them

Examples

• The bandit waylays travelers on the mountain road.
• She waylays her boss every morning to discuss new ideas.
• The reporter waylays the celebrity outside the restaurant.
• He always waylays me in the hallway to chat about sports.
• The gang waylays merchants carrying valuable goods.
• My neighbor waylays me whenever I check the mail.