Delayed - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dəˈleɪd|  American pronunciation of the word delayed
Brit.  |dɪˈleɪd|  British pronunciation of the word delayed
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto delay
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto delay

adjective

- not as far along as normal in development

Extra examples

He delayed too long, and now it's too late.

Production problems delayed the introduction of the new model by several months.

The flight was delayed because of mechanical problems.

...a chorus of angry interjections greeted the announcement that our flight would be delayed...

...a week of nonstop rain that submersed the cornfields and delayed planting for days...

We delayed sending the telegram.

He delayed my calling the police.

This morning's launch of the space shuttle has been delayed.

The announcement has been delayed to avoid clashing with the Prime Minister's speech.

If this train gets delayed we'll miss our connection to Paris.

He delayed his decision on whether to call an election.

The opening of this section of the road is delayed until September.

Our meeting was delayed for ten minutes.

The flight was badly delayed because of fog.

The broadcast was delayed because of technical difficulties .

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