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delay

/dɪˈleɪ/
en-us undefineddelay
Main Example

There was a delay in the train schedule.

Example context
en-us flagThere was a delay in the train schedule.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A period of time when something is late or postponed.

Other Example

The flight experienced a delay due to bad weather.

en-us flagThe flight experienced a delay due to bad weather.

There was a delay in the delivery of the package.

en-us flagThere was a delay in the delivery of the package.

We faced a delay in starting the meeting.

en-us flagWe faced a delay in starting the meeting.
Synonyms

flight delay

en-us flagflight delay

train delay

en-us flagtrain delay

delay in delivery

en-us flagdelay in delivery
Synonyms

hold-up

setback

postponement

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/
Main Example

The delay caused us to miss the flight.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation where someone or something is late.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/
Main Example

We need to delay our plans for the weekend.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To postpone an action or event.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/
Main Example

The traffic was a delay on our way to the concert.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A hindrance or obstacle that causes something to be late.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/
Main Example

The rain will delay our arrival.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To cause someone to be late or to slow down.

Other Example
Synonyms
Synonyms

delay

/dɪˈleɪ/
Main Example

They will delay the meeting until next week.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To make something happen later than planned or expected.

Other Example

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

We need to delay our plans for the weekend.

She decided to delay her response until she had more information.

Synonyms

delay a flight

delay a decision

delay a project

Synonyms

postpone

put off

suspend

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