Delayed: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when something is happening later than planned, typically referring to transportation, projects, or responses.

• The train was delayed by two hours.
• Our flight is delayed due to bad weather.
• His response was delayed because of the network issue.

Used when an event or an action is rescheduled to a later time, generally without negative connotations.

• The concert has been postponed to next week.
• Because of the rain, the match was postponed.
• The meeting was postponed to accommodate everyone's schedule.

Refers to something being put off to a later time, often in formal or financial contexts.

• The payment was deferred until next month.
• The decision has been deferred to the next meeting.
• They deferred their college admission for a year.

Typically refers to something that should have happened earlier, often relating to greetings, wishes, or acknowledgments.

• Happy belated birthday!
• I sent him a belated thank you note.
• She received a belated apology.

This term is commonly used when something is not happening at its expected time. It suggests that a process or event has been slowed down or deferred but does not imply cancellation.

• The flight was delayed due to bad weather
• The project launch has been delayed for a week