delay
Meaning
A delay is a period of time by which something is postponed or made later than expected.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "delay" with "defer," as they have different nuances in usage.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
on
my
way
to
work
when
the
station
announcement
said
there
would
be
a
delay
.
At
first
I
thought
it
would
last
only
a
few
minutes
,
but
people
started
checking
their
phones
and
the
platform
filled
with
quiet
conversation
.
I
used
the
extra
time
to
reply
to
a
few
emails
and
to
sip
my
coffee
,
which
helped
me
stay
calm
.
By
the
time
the
train
finally
arrived
,
everyone
had
accepted
the
situation
and
climbed
aboard
without
hurry
.
Common Phrases
flight delay
delay in response
delay of payment
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