delay

dɪˈleɪ
Translation Definition Conjugation
NEW

Translation of delay into German,

Related topics:

Noun

1.

time

period of time before an event occurs
  • There was a delay before the concert started.Es gab eine Verzögerung, bevor das Konzert begann.
2.

postponement

instance of delaying or being delayed
  • The delay of the flight was unexpected.Die Verspätung des Fluges war unerwartet.
3.

chess

TECH.
time provided on each move before the clock starts
TECH.
Verzögerung fDelay Aufschub Bronstein-Verzögerung
  • The chess match included a delay for each move.Die Schachpartie hatte für jeden Zug eine Verzögerung.

Verb

1.

make late

tr.
cause someone or something to be late
tr.
  • Traffic can delay your arrival at the airport.Der Verkehr kann Ihre Ankunft am Flughafen verzögern.
2.

postpone action

tr./intr.
postpone doing something, sometimes on purpose or for too long
tr./intr.
  • He delayed finishing his homework until the last minute.Er schob seine Hausaufgaben bis zur letzten Minute auf.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with delay: examples in English and translations in German

keinen Aufschub dulden
The manager brooks no delay in meeting deadlines.
Regenpause
The baseball game had a rain delay.
Zeitverzögerung
Verzögerung
The time delay for the launch was approximately ten minutes..
umgehend
sofort
Please call me without delay if you need help.
Verzögerungstaktik
The lawyer used a delay tactic to postpone the trial.
ohne unangemessene Verzögerung
ohne ungebührliche Verzögerung
The company must respond to complaints without undue delay.

Synonyms and analogies of delay in English

Examples of delay in a sentence

  • We experienced a delay due to traffic.
  • The delay in the project caused frustration.
  • Traffic delay made her late for the meeting.
  • Players appreciated the delay during intense matches.
  • The delay allowed him to plan his strategy.
  • The meeting was delayed due to technical issues.

Translations of "delay" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVerzögerungnf.

The unexpected delay did not go down well with the clients.

Die unerwartete Verzögerung kam bei den Kunden nicht gut an.

dieVerspätungnf.

I will have to radio the office to report my delay.

Ich muss das Büro anfunken, um meine Verspätung zu melden.

derVerzugnm.

This also applies specifically to any delay for which we are responsible.

Dies gilt insbesondere auch bei einem von uns zu vertretenden Verzug.

Verb
verzögernv.

Having a bounced payment can delay your purchase of a new car.

Eine nicht eingelöste Zahlung kann den Kauf eines neuen Autos verzögern.

verspätenv.

During peak hours, public transport might go down or delay.

Zu Stoßzeiten kann der öffentliche Nahverkehr ausfallen oder sich verspäten.

hinauszögernv.

Freelancers usually get the shaft when clients delay payments for months without reason.

Freiberufler ziehen meist den Kürzeren, wenn Kunden Zahlungen monatelang grundlos hinauszögern.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

delay: Examples and translations in context

The ship finally moved off from the harbor after a long delay.

Das Schiff fuhr nach einer langen Verzögerung endlich aus dem Hafen los.

The excitement in the room started to pale minutes after the delay.

Die Aufregung im Raum begann wenige Minuten nach der Verzögerung abzuflauen.

They got shirty with the waiter about the slightest delay in service.

Sie wurden patzig mit dem Kellner wegen der kleinsten Verzögerung beim Service.

They turned the unexpected delay to good account by revising their presentation.

Sie konnten die unerwartete Verzögerung etwas gut nutzen und ihre Präsentation überarbeiten.

After the delay, I appreciated the rain check to reschedule our meeting.

Nach der Verzögerung schätzte ich die Möglichkeit, unser Meeting neu zu planen.

Another delay is out of the question; the client is already furious.

Eine weitere Verzögerung kommt außer Frage; der Kunde ist bereits wütend.

His patience wears thin as the project faces yet another unnecessary delay.

Seine Geduld wird dünn, als das Projekt erneut eine unnötige Verzögerung erlebt.

With the dropped flag, the race finally began after a long delay.

Mit der gesenkten Flagge begann das Rennen endlich nach langer Verzögerung.

See also:

without delaywithout undue delaytime delaydelay timedelay line
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “d”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "delay"?
  • Find accurate translations for "delay" in German

    Explore various translations of "delay" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "delay" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "delay" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "delay" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "delay" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "delay" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store