delay

• Substantiv, das einen Zeitraum bezeichnet, in dem etwas aufgeschoben, verzögert oder langsamer als erwartet ausgeführt wird; auch die Verspätung selbst.

A noun referring to a period of time when something is postponed, hindered, or made slower than expected.

1. Temporary pauseA2formal

   A period of time when something is postponed or happens later than expected.

   Verzögerung

   • The flight experienced a two-hour delay due to bad weather.
   • There was a delay in the delivery of the package.
   • We apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

   Synonymedeferralhold uplagpausepostponementrespitesetbackstaysuspensionwait

   Antonymeadvancehaste

2. Act of postponingB1formal

   The act of putting off an event or action to a later time.

   Verzögerung

   • The delay in the project caused frustration among the team.
   • He requested a delay in the payment deadline.
   • The court granted a delay in the trial.

   Synonymeadjournmentdefermentdeferralpostponementstaysuspension

   Antonymeadvanceexpeditionspeedup

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas später als geplant oder erwartet zu tun, etwas hinauszuzögern oder zu verlangsamen, oder einen Vorgang zu verzögern.

A verb used to indicate the act of postponing, slowing down, or making something happen later than expected.

1. PostponeB1formal

   To make something happen later than originally planned or expected.

   Verschieben

   • They delayed the meeting until next week.
   • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
   • She decided to delay her decision until she had more information.

   Synonymedeferhold overpostponepush backput offrescheduleshelvetable

   Antonymeaccelerateadvanceexpeditehastenquickenrushspeed

2. Slow down or hinderB1formal

   To cause someone or something to be slower or late.

   Verzögern

   • The heavy traffic delayed our arrival.
   • Technical issues delayed the project completion.
   • His injury delayed his recovery.

   Synonymedetainhold upimpedeobstructretardset backslow

   Antonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed