/dɪˈleɪ/
Translation
To make something happen later than planned, or to wait before doing it.
Word origin
From Old French delaier, meaning to put off or leave for later.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- delaier
Grammar
Examples
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Here "delay" means to wait before doing something.
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"Delayed" is the past form of "delay".
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"Delays" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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