100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "delay"

Definition

The verb delay means to postpone or put off an event, action, or process to a later time or to cause something to happen more slowly than expected.

Synonyms

• Postpone
• Defer
• Suspend
• Stall
• Hold up
• Procrastinate
• Put off
• Lag
• Dally
• Retard

Antonyms

• Advance
• Accelerate
• Expedite
• Hasten
• Speed up
• Facilitate
• Prompt
• Encourage

Examples

1. We must delay the meeting until next week.
2. The heavy traffic may delay our arrival.
3. I will delay my response until I have more information.
4. Please don’t delay your decision any longer.
5. The storm will delay our flight departure.
6. They had to delay the launch of the new product.
7. I don’t want to delay the project any further.
8. His illness could delay the project timeline.
9. We can’t afford to delay the construction.
10. The unexpected rain will delay the outdoor event.
11. I had to delay my vacation due to work commitments.
12. The train was delayed by a mechanical issue.
13. She decided to delay her graduation for a year.
14. They will delay their trip until the weather improves.
15. The negotiations are likely to delay the agreement.
16. We might need to delay our plans until next month.
17. I had to delay my lunch to finish the report.
18. The server issues could delay the website launch.
19. He chose to delay his retirement for a few more years.
20. The kids were delayed by their homework.
21. We should not delay in addressing this issue.
22. The construction was delayed due to permit issues.
23. I will delay my response until I hear from the team.
24. The bad weather may delay the parade.
25. They had to delay their wedding plans.
26. We cannot delay our response to the proposal.
27. The project was delayed because of budget constraints.
28. She doesn't want to delay her career progress.
29. The investigation will delay the trial date.
30. We should delay the event until all speakers are confirmed.
31. The flight was delayed for over an hour.
32. I think we should delay the decision until next week.
33. The road construction will delay our commute.
34. He didn't want to delay his submission any longer.
35. The repairs will delay the opening of the store.
36. The delivery was delayed due to shipping issues.
37. Don’t delay in making your appointment.
38. She had to delay her start time because of traffic.
39. The power outage will delay the start of the event.
40. The company plans to delay its expansion plans.
41. I had to delay my workout because of the rain.
42. The final exam was delayed by a week.
43. We might need to delay the meeting until everyone is available.
44. The construction was delayed by unforeseen circumstances.
45. I always delay my chores until the last minute.
46. The movie was delayed due to filming issues.
47. They decided to delay the announcement for strategic reasons.
48. The snowstorm will delay the delivery of goods.
49. His decision to delay was met with criticism.
50. I hope this won't delay the approval process.
51. The team is likely to delay the project due to funding issues.
52. I had to delay my plans because of family obligations.
53. The event was delayed due to technical difficulties.
54. We should not delay our actions any further.
55. The meeting was delayed by an hour.
56. She chose to delay her application until next year.
57. The logistics might delay the shipment of supplies.
58. We experienced a delay in our schedule.
59. The doctors advised to delay the surgery.
60. The weather forecast predicts a delay in travel.
61. They will delay the decision until the next board meeting.
62. We cannot delay any longer; we must act now.
63. The construction crew was delayed by bad weather.
64. I always delay my response when I'm unsure.
65. The flight was delayed due to air traffic.
66. The project will delay if we don't get more funding.
67. She decided to delay her move for personal reasons.
68. The traffic jam will delay our plans.
69. They chose to delay the release of the film.
70. The shipment is likely to delay due to customs.
71. I had to delay my meeting with the client.
72. The new policy will delay the approval process.
73. He doesn't want to delay his education any longer.
74. The announcement was delayed for more clarity.
75. The storm caused a delay in the event schedule.
76. We should delay the project until we have all the data.
77. His lateness will delay the start of the presentation.
78. The holiday season can delay shipping times.
79. The traffic delayed us from reaching the airport on time.
80. I always delay decisions when I feel pressured.
81. The festival was delayed due to a lack of funding.
82. The maintenance work will delay the opening of the park.
83. They had to delay the conference due to unforeseen circumstances.
84. I will delay my trip until I finish this project.
85. The authorities decided to delay the deadline.
86. The unexpected events may delay our plans.
87. A medical emergency will delay the procedure.
88. The company did not want to delay the launch any further.
89. The weather can delay the construction timeline.
90. They will delay their plans if necessary.
91. The repairs will delay the reopening of the facility.
92. I prefer not to delay my decisions too much.
93. The decision to delay caused frustration among the team.
94. The event was delayed due to lack of participants.
95. We cannot delay our response to the clients.
96. The flight was delayed for two hours.
97. His habit to delay tasks often leads to stress.
98. The project timeline may delay due to resource constraints.
99. They had to delay the festival because of safety concerns.
100. I will delay my feedback until I review everything.