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delay

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈleɪ̯/]

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delay: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use delay in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected.

Example

I had to delay my trip due to bad weather.

Example

The project was not delayed and finished on time.

Example

Why did they decide to delay the event?

Context: “general”

(noun) the act of postponing or making something happen at a later time than originally planned.

Example

The delay in the train schedule caused inconvenience to passengers.

Example

There was no delay in the arrival of the mail today.

Example

How did the delay affect your plans?

How to pronounce delay

Pronunciation: [/dɪˈleɪ̯/]

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