noun
- periods of time when something is postponed or made to happen later than planned
Usage: plural of delay
verb
- makes something happen at a later time than originally planned
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- Flight delays caused passengers to miss their connections.
- The construction project experienced several delays due to bad weather.
- Traffic delays made her late for the meeting.
- The teacher delays the test until next week.
- Bad weather often delays outdoor events.
- He always delays making important decisions.
- The company delays product launches when problems arise.