delay · verb /dɪˈleɪ/
delay (MAKE HAPPEN LATER)
A2 I or T to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected
Dictionary examples:
My plane was delayed an hour.
Could we delay the meeting a few days?
Learner example:
The bus was delayed and I decided to go on foot. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)
delay (CAUSE LATENESS)
B1 T to cause someone or something to be slow or late
Dictionary example:
I was delayed by traffic.
Learner example:
The roads were crowded with a lot of traffic, so I got really delayed. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)
delay · noun C or U /dɪˈleɪ/
delay
A2 when you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait
Dictionary examples:
An accident caused long delays on the Interstate.
There has been a delay in the book's publication.
Learner example:
It was terrible at Heathrow airport because my flight had a delay of over two hours. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)
without delay
B1 immediately
Dictionary example:
This problem needs to be dealt with without delay.
Learner example:
Anyway, as I told you I wanted to go the resort, [once] I had booked a room, without delay. But on my way something happened. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
