The delay
Example: The delay causes problems for the entire schedule
Definition
"The delay" refers to the period of time by which an event or action is postponed or slowed down, often causing inconvenience or disruption to planned schedules or processes. It indicates a lapse between the expected and actual occurrence of something.
Etymology
The phrase "the delay" comes from the Old French word 'delaier,' meaning 'to put off' or 'postpone,' which itself originates from the Latin 'differre,' meaning 'to carry apart' or 'to defer.' Did you know that 'delay' has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of making something late or slow?
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"The delay" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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