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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- 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.