DELAYED definition: 1. happening at a later time than expected, or happening some time after the event that caused it…. Learn more.

The meaning of DELAY is the act of postponing, hindering, or causing something to occur more slowly than normal : the state of being delayed. How to use delay in a sentence.

DELAYED definition: put off; postponed. See examples of delayed used in a sentence.

1. To postpone until a later time; defer. 2. To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired: Heavy traffic delayed us.

Apr 5, 2026 · /dɪˈleɪd/ /dɪˈleɪd/ IPA guide Definitions of delayed adjective not as far along as normal in development

an instance of being delayed: There were many delays during the train trip. the period or amount of time during which something is delayed: The ballet performance began after a half-hour delay.

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If you delay, you deliberately take longer than necessary to do something. If he delayed any longer, the sun would be up. [VERB]

A blowing snow storm delayed our flight north. The delayed conversation indicated he was talking on the telephone. We delayed a decision until we'd discussed our shutting down with the others. She …

The doctor wants to delay surgery for a few weeks. They delayed [= put off] having children until their late 30s. She's planning to delay her retirement.