delay an arrival

Frequency: 6.09.0 per million words

To make an arrival happen at a later time than originally planned.

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Examples (10)

  • The flight's arrival was delayed by severe weather conditions.
  • Mechanical issues will unfortunately delay the train's arrival by at least an hour.
  • We had to delay our arrival at the party because of a flat tire.
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must delay the arrival of our keynote speaker.
  • Did the air traffic control issue delay your arrival in London?
  • The long winter seemed to delay the arrival of spring.
  • If the package isn't shipped today, it will delay its arrival until next week.
  • The customs inspection is expected to delay the shipment's arrival at the warehouse.
  • The strike has delayed the arrival of several international flights.
  • Please inform the hotel that we need to delay our arrival by a few hours.