delays
Pronunciation: [dɪˈleɪz]
Word
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?
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