Intermediate Travel & Transport

Delay

/dɪˈleɪ/ noun, verb

Meaning

A period of time by which something is late, or to make something late.

हिंदी मेंदेरी — किसी काम में होने वाली देर, या किसी चीज़ को देर से करना।

Example Sentences

“Our flight was delayed by three hours because of fog.”

कोहरे की वजह से हमारी फ़्लाइट तीन घंटे देरी से थी।

Good to Know

Synonyms
postponement, holdup
Antonyms
punctuality

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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