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to delay
01
to slow down or postpone something
Transitive: to delay an action or event
Examples
The traffic jam delayed their arrival at the airport.
She delayed sending the email until she had more information.
02
to arrive later than expected or planned
Intransitive
Examples
The flight delayed due to heavy fog.
He often delays when it comes to making decisions.
03
to temporarily prevent or hold up someone or something from proceeding
Transitive: to delay sth
Examples
The train was delayed due to heavy snowfall on the tracks.
Construction work on the road delayed traffic for several hours.
04
to hinder or slow down the progress of something’s growth or development
Transitive: to delay a process or development
Examples
The disease delayed the plant ’s ability to bloom during the season.
His injury delayed his recovery, setting back his training schedule.
Delay
01
the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time
Examples
The train 's delay made us miss our connecting flight.
The bus suffered a delay because of a traffic accident on the highway.
02
time during which some action is awaited
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