delayed

• Descreve algo que foi adiado ou que acontece mais tarde do que o esperado.

Describes something that is postponed or happening later than expected.

1. Postponed or lateA2formal

   Happening later than expected or scheduled.

   Atrasado

   • The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
   • Her delayed response caused some confusion.
   • The project is delayed by two weeks.

   Sinônimosput off

   Antônimosearlypromptpunctualtimely

2. Slowed or hinderedB1formal

   Made slower or prevented from progressing on time.

   Atrasado

   • The construction work was delayed by a shortage of materials.
   • His recovery was delayed by an infection.
   • The train was delayed because of a signal failure.

   Sinônimosimpededobstructedretardedset back

   Antônimospromptquickrapidspeedytimely

• 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