They delayed the trip for the sake of safety.
They delayed the trip for the sake of safety.
English
delay
dɪˈleɪ
Meaning: to make something happen at a later time
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | delay |
| 3rd person singular present | delays |
| Present participle | delaying |
| Past | delayed |
| Will future | will delay |
| Going-to future | going to delay |
| Imperative negative | don't delay / do not delay |
Example sentences
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Neither the manager nor the client wanted to delay the meeting.
Neither the manager nor the client wanted to delay the meeting.
All flights to New York were delayed because of the storm.
All flights to New York were delayed because of the storm.
The publication of the report was delayed by several weeks.
The publication of the report was delayed by several weeks.
Usage Notes
Used when an event or action is postponed or takes longer than planned. It can be transitive ('They delayed the game') or intransitive ('Don't delay'). Often used in the passive voice for travel contexts.
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