delayed (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈleɪd/
Definition
Caused to be slower or to happen later than expected.
Examples
The train's departure was delayed because of a technical issue.
My appointment was delayed, so I had to wait an extra hour.
The project completion was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
How to Use delayed
- delay in (prepositional phrase)
- To cause a delay in a specific process or event. — "There was a delay in the delivery of the package."
- delay until (prepositional phrase)
- To postpone an event or action until a specific time. — "They decided to delay the meeting until next week."
- delay by (prepositional phrase)
- To be caused to be slower or to happen later than expected by a certain factor. — "The train was delayed by signal failures."
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