delay
/dΙͺΛleΙͺ/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
to make something happen later than planned; a situation where something is late.
When to Use
π¬Daily ConversationβοΈTravel EnglishπBusiness English
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βThe flight was delayed by two hours because of the storm.β
βSorry for the delay β I got stuck in traffic.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
βthe delay before the echo of a soundβ
Related Words
Synonyms:
hold uppostponewait
Antonyms:
hurryspeed up
Word Family:
delaydelaysdelayeddelaying