# delays

Pronunciation: say "di-LAYZ" US /dəˈleɪz/, UK /dɪˈleɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of delay. — plural of delay
   - Simple: Plural of delay. Use this form when talking about more than one delay.
   - _A string of delays pushed the product launch into next year._
   - _Commuters grew frustrated with the constant delays on the morning line._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of delay. — third-person singular simple present indicative of delay
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of delay. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The new policy delays repayment for borrowers who lose their jobs._
   - _Heavy traffic regularly delays the evening commute through the tunnel._

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