Delay ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Delay ( noun )

1. An amount of time between two events or actions.
2. A slowing down or postponement of an event or action.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french delai, from late latin dilatium, from latin dilatare to dilate.

Examples:

1. The delay in the flight was due to bad weather.
2. There was a delay in the delivery of the package.
3. The train was delayed by half an hour due to technical difficulties.
4. She anticipated the delay and arrived at the airport early.
5. The project was delayed due to budget constraints.

(As a verb)

Delay ( verb )

1. An amount of time between two events or actions.
2. A slowing down or postponement of an event or action.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french delai, from late latin dilatium, from latin dilatare to dilate.

Examples:

1. The delay in the flight was due to bad weather.
2. There was a delay in the delivery of the package.
3. The train was delayed by half an hour due to technical difficulties.
4. She anticipated the delay and arrived at the airport early.
5. The project was delayed due to budget constraints.