The delay is down to a bug.
The delay is caused by a bug.
English
delay
dɪˈleɪ
Meaning: a period of time by which something is late
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Example sentences
There will be a short delay while we fix the problem.
The train arrived at last after a long delay.
The train arrived at last after a long delay.
His explanation for the delay sounded plausible, but I still had my doubts.
His explanation for the delay sounded plausible, but I still had my doubts.
The company incurred a significant loss due to the project's delay.
The company incurred a significant loss due to the project's delay.
Some delays are unavoidable during the peak travel season.
Some delays are unavoidable during the peak travel season.
He offered profuse apologies for the delay in completing the project.
He offered profuse apologies for the delay in completing the project.
Usage Notes
Refers to the time spent waiting or the failure to act quickly. Can be countable ('a two-hour delay') or uncountable ('without delay').
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