delays
Pronunciación: [dɪˈleɪz]
Palabra
Contexto: «transportation»
(noun) a time when something is not happening as planned. For example, if a bus is supposed to come at a certain time and it comes later, that is a delay.
Ejemplo
There was a short delay in the train schedule, but it arrived soon after.
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The flight had no delays and took off on time.
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Is there any delay expected with the shipment?
Contexto: «action»
(verb) to cause something to happen later than it should. If you push the time of an event back, you delay it.
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The teacher decided to delay the test until next week so everyone could study more.
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They will not delay the game, even if it rains.
Ejemplo
Are you going to delay your trip because of the weather?
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