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Happening or sent later than expected or planned; postponed.
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
The meeting was delayed because the CEO was running late.
Often used in contexts involving travel, technology, or scheduling.
To cause something to happen later than planned or expected.
The project was delayed by unforeseen circumstances.
She delayed her response until she had more information.
Commonly used in business, technology, and everyday communication.
'Delayed' is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe events or actions that are late or postponed.
'Delayed' can function as both an adjective (e.g., 'delayed flight') and a verb (e.g., 'the project was delayed').
From Middle English 'delayen' (to delay), from Old French 'delayer', from Latin 'dilāre' (to loosen, delay).
The past participle of 'delay' is commonly used as an adjective to describe events or actions that are late or postponed.