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delays

Pronunciation: [dɪˈleɪz]

Word

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

Context: “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.

Example

There was a short delay in the train schedule, but it arrived soon after.

Example

The flight had no delays and took off on time.

Example

Is there any delay expected with the shipment?

Context: “action”

(verb) to cause something to happen later than it should. If you push the time of an event back, you delay it.

Example

The teacher decided to delay the test until next week so everyone could study more.

Example

They will not delay the game, even if it rains.

Example

Are you going to delay your trip because of the weather?

How to pronounce delays

Pronunciation: [dɪˈleɪz]

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