delays
Prononciation : [dɪˈleɪz]
Mot
Contexte : « 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.
Exemple
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?
Contexte : « action »
(verb) to cause something to happen later than it should. If you push the time of an event back, you delay it.
Exemple
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.
Exemple
Are you going to delay your trip because of the weather?
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