delayed

[US]/di'leid/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. on time; postponed
v. to postpone.

Phrases & Collocations

delayed coking

delayed hypersensitivity

delayed delivery

delayed payment

Example Sentences

Heavy traffic delayed us.

Our sailboat was delayed by contrary wind.

time being of the essence, they delayed no longer.

they were delayed by rough terrain.

The steamer was delayed by bad weather.

Our sailing boat was delayed by contrary winds.

The continuation of the meeting was delayed until the next day.

The plane's landing was delayed because of heavy fog.

The bus was delayed by a cloudburst.

The occurrence of storms delayed our trip.

The government has delayed publication of the trade figures.

Results have been delayed owing to a malfunction in the computer.

the search was delayed, allowing the murderers to escape the net.

It's strange that the bus has been delayed so long.

Flights were delayed on account of the bad weather.

One trouble after another delayed the job.

The letter was delayed three days by the train accident.

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