Pronunciation: /dɪˈleɪd/
verb to postpone or put off to a later time
A1 The train was delayed due to a signal failure.
A2 She delayed making a decision until she had more information.
B1 The flight was delayed by bad weather.
B2 The project was delayed because of budget constraints.
C1 The launch of the new product was delayed to allow for more testing.
C2 The construction of the building was delayed by several months due to unforeseen complications.
adjective having been postponed or put off to a later time
A1 The bus was delayed, so I had to wait longer than expected.
A2 The flight was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
B1 The project was delayed because of a lack of resources.
B2 The delivery of the goods was delayed by a week.
C1 The launch of the new product was delayed to ensure quality control.
C2 The construction of the building was delayed by several months.
formal The flight was delayed due to inclement weather conditions.
informal The train got delayed because of some technical issues.
slang My plans got totally delayed because I overslept.
figurative His progress in the project was delayed by unexpected obstacles.
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