verb to postpone or put off to a later time
adjective having been postponed or put off to a later time
Construction projects may be delayed due to permit issues or supply chain disruptions.
Production timelines may be delayed due to equipment malfunctions or material shortages.
Software releases can be delayed due to coding errors or testing issues.
Flights are often delayed due to weather conditions or technical issues.
Shipments can be delayed due to customs clearance or transportation delays.
The release of the author's new book was delayed due to printing issues.
The psychologist's appointment schedule was delayed because of a power outage.
The project manager informed the team that the deadline would be delayed by a week.
The surgery was delayed as the operating room was not available at the scheduled time.
The software release was delayed due to unexpected bugs found during testing.