delayed action

• Mécanisme ou effet qui provoque quelque chose après un intervalle de temps donné plutôt qu'immédiatement. Souvent utilisé en photographie, en technique ou dans un contexte militaire.

A mechanism or effect that causes something to happen after a set period of time has passed, rather than immediately. Often used in photography, engineering, or military contexts.

1. Delayed response or effectB2formal

   An action or effect that occurs after a period of time has passed, not immediately.

   action différée

   • The medication has a delayed action, so you won't feel relief for a few hours.
   • The bomb had a delayed action fuse, giving the soldiers time to escape.
   • The policy's impact will be a delayed action, showing results only next year.

2. Photography termB2formal

   A camera setting that delays the shutter release for a set time after the button is pressed.

   retardateur

   • Use the delayed action feature to take a group photo with yourself included.
   • The camera's delayed action timer gives you ten seconds to get into position.
   • He set the delayed action to capture the fireworks at the perfect moment.