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to delay
01
to arrive later than expected or planned
Intransitive
Example
The train usually delays during rush hour.
She delays when it 's time to leave for school.
He often delays when it comes to making decisions.
02
to temporarily prevent or hold up someone or something from proceeding
Transitive: to delay sth
03
to slow down or postpone something
Transitive: to delay an action or event
Example
The traffic jam delayed their arrival at the airport.
The team is delaying the project launch due to unforeseen circumstances.
We are delaying the shipment until the weather improves.
04
to hinder or slow down the progress of something’s growth or development
Transitive: to delay a process or development
Delay
01
the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time
02
time during which some action is awaited
Example
The train usually delays during rush hour.
She delays when it's time to leave for school.
He often delays when it comes to making decisions.
The flight delayed due to heavy fog.
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