delay
/dɪˈleɪ/
English B1 · Intermediatenoun / verbTime
delay (noun / verb) means a time when something happens later than planned.
Persian: تأخیر؛ به تأخیر انداختن
Meaning of delay
| Word | delay |
|---|---|
| Definition | a time when something happens later than planned |
| Persian | تأخیر؛ به تأخیر انداختن |
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈleɪ/ |
| Part of speech | noun / verb |
| Level | B1 (Intermediate) |
Example sentence
There was a delay because of the snow.
به خاطر برف تأخیر پیش آمد.
Synonyms of delay
postpone
Common phrases with delay
- flight delay
- without delay
- delay a meeting
Related English words
earlybefore the usual or expected time · A2lateafter the usual or expected time · A2alwaysat all times; every time · A2neverat no time; not ever · A2sometimeson some occasions but not always · A2oftenmany times; frequently · A2daya period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light · A1nightthe time when it is dark and most people sleep · A1
Questions about delay
What does delay mean?
delay (noun, verb) means a time when something happens later than planned.
What is the Persian meaning of delay?
delay means تأخیر؛ به تأخیر انداختن in Persian.
What level is the word delay?
delay is a English B1 (intermediate) word.
What is another word for delay?
Words close in meaning to delay include postpone.
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