"To delay a payment" means to postpone the act of paying money that is due, usually for a short or specified period. It involves intentionally extending the time before a payment is made, often to manage cash flow or financial obligations.
Translations
aplazar un pago
een betaling uitstellen
retardar un pagament
retarder un paiement
eine Zahlung verzögern
Etymology
The phrase "to delay a payment" combines the verb "delay," originating from the Old French 'delaier,' meaning 'to put off or defer,' and the noun "payment," derived from the Latin 'pacare,' meaning 'to appease or pay.' Together, they express the concept of postponing the act of settling a debt or financial obligation.
