delayed
adjectiveUK /dɪˈleɪd/
US /dɪˈleɪd/
Something that happens later than it was supposed to.
Our flight was delayed by two hours because of the storm.
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2. A train, bus, or plane that is running behind its scheduled time.
The delayed train finally arrived at midnight.
3. Something that has been slowed down or held back from happening.
The delayed effects of the medicine appeared after a few days.
4. A response or reaction that comes after a pause.
There was a delayed reaction before everyone started cheering.