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Vocabulary Entry
delay
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A period of time when someone or something is late or postponed.
Example Sentences
"The flight experienced a delay due to bad weather."
"There was a significant delay in the delivery of the packages."
"We faced a delay in starting the project because of budget issues."
V
verb
To make someone or something late or to postpone something.
Example Sentences
"The train was delayed by an hour on its way to the station."
"They decided to delay the meeting until next week."
"Please do not delay your response, as we need your input soon."