The delay
Example: Delay postpones flight departure or arrival time
Definition
"The delay" in air travel refers to the postponement of a flight's scheduled departure or arrival time, often caused by factors like weather, technical issues, or air traffic control, resulting in passengers waiting longer than originally planned.
Etymology
The term "the delay" comes from the Old French word 'delaier,' meaning to postpone or defer, which itself derives from the Latin 'differre' meaning to put off. In aviation, 'the delay' specifically relates to the timing adjustments of flights, a usage that became common with the rise of scheduled air travel.
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"The delay" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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