Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

delay-a-process

verb

/dɪˈleɪ ə ˈprɒsɛs/

Definition

To postpone or slow down an activity or procedure.

Examples

The storm caused the delivery to delay a process that was already behind schedule.
They decided to delay a process to ensure that everything was done correctly.

Meaning

When something is delayed, it means that it is not happening at the expected time. This can refer to the entire process of accomplishing a task or achieving a goal.