Definitions

1. noun

a period of time during which some scheduled event is postponed or interrupted; a hindrance or obstruction to progress

“The flight was delayed due to bad weather.”

2. verb

to postpone or put off a scheduled event or action, or to hinder or obstruct progress

“The project will be delayed if we can’t get the necessary resources.”

3. verb

to slow down or retard the progress of something

“The traffic will delay your journey by at least an hour.”

4. verb

to make something late or overdue

“The rain will delay the delivery of the package.”