delay

/dɪlˈe‍ɪ/

/dɪˈɫeɪ/

to delay

MAIN VERB

to be late or cause someone or something to be late

stop or halt

synonyms : detain

cause to be slowed down or delayed

synonyms : detain

antonyms : rush

slow the growth or development of

synonyms : check

Delay

the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time

synonyms : holdup

time during which some action is awaited

synonyms : hold

Examples

1. The long delay at the airport caused her great vexation as she was running late for an important meeting.

2. In business negotiations, delays and uncertainties are the nature of the beast, and one must be patient.

3. Due to a delay in reimbursement from the company, he was $1,000 out of pocket for the business trip expenses.

4. The pilot made every safety check before taking off, but an unexpected mechanical issue caused a delay.