delay

• Substantivo que designa o período de tempo em que algo é adiado ou atrasado, ou o ato de fazer algo acontecer mais tarde ou mais devagar do que o esperado.

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.

   Atraso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeferralhold uplagpausepostponementrespitesetbackstaysuspensionwait

   Antônimosadvancehaste

2. Act of postponingB1formal

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

   Adiamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadjournmentdefermentdeferralpostponementstaysuspension

   Antônimosadvanceexpeditionspeedup

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de adiar, atrasar ou postergar algo para um momento posterior ao esperado, ou de tornar algo mais lento.

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.

   Adiar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeferhold overpostponepush backput offrescheduleshelvetable

   Antônimosaccelerateadvanceexpeditehastenquickenrushspeed

2. Slow down or hinderB1formal

   To cause someone or something to be slower or late.

   Atrasar

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

   Sinônimosdetainhold upimpedeobstructretardset backslow

   Antônimosaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed