A situation in which something happens later than expected.

The action of delaying something.

कुछ को रोकने की क्रिया।

English Usage: There was a delay in the arrival of the shipment.

Hindi Usage: शिपमेंट के आगमन में एक देरी थी।

To cause something to happen later than expected.

To prevent something from happening in a timely manner.

किसी चीज़ को समय पर होने से रोकना।

English Usage: The rain delayed our travel plans.

Hindi Usage: बारिश ने हमारी यात्रा की योजनाओं को स्थगित कर दिया।