delays (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈleɪz/
Definition
The act or instance of causing something to take more time than expected or planned.
Examples
The train experienced delays due to signal problems.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these delays.
Unforeseen circumstances led to a delay in the project's completion.
How to Use delays
- delay in (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the area or event where the delay occurs. — "There was a significant delay in the delivery of the package."
- delay by (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the cause of the delay. — "The flight was delayed by bad weather."
- cause a delay (collocation)
- To be the reason for something taking longer than expected. — "The accident caused a major delay on the motorway."
- without delay (idiom)
- Immediately; without any waiting. — "We must address this issue without delay."
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