delay

verb
/dɪˈleɪ/

Meaning

to make something happen later than planned

Example Sentences

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

Example Expressions

without delay

Synonyms

postpone, defer, stall, hinder, procrastinate

Antonyms

advance, expedite, hasten

Collocations

cause delay, long delay, delay in delivery, unexpected delay

More Example Sentences

They expected not to face such a delay.

He’d rather start now than delay again.

They explained the delay to the customer.

They have no choice but to accept the delay.

She’s likely to be late if the bus is delayed.

They decided not to delay the decision anymore.

I don’t find any reason for your delaying the project.

I don’t find any excuse for your delaying the project.

They’re likely to miss the deadline if they keep delaying.

Are the corrupt officials responsible for the delay in New York projects?

Related Vocabularies

To be all around someone or something.
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance
to request information or seek an answer
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