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Meaning of Delay
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "delay" refers to the act of making something happen later than originally planned or expected.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "delay" as the act of stopping or slowing the progress of something, or the state of being late.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "delay" as the act of making something happen later than planned, or the period of time when something is late.
Example Uses
- The flight was delayed due to bad weather, so we had to wait at the airport for several hours.
- She delayed her decision until she had more information.
- The delay in the project's completion has caused significant financial losses.
- The doctor's appointment was delayed, so we had to reschedule for the following week.
- The delay in the delivery of the package was caused by a problem with the shipping company.