Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To cause an event or process to happen later than planned.
Natural examples
Der starke Regen verzögerte den Start des Rennens.
Heavy rain delayed the start of the race.
Bitte verzögere die Antwort nicht länger.
Please do not delay the response any longer.
Zusätzliche Prüfungen verzögerten die Lieferung.
Extra inspections delayed the delivery.
Usage note
Verzögern is inseparable and uses haben in the perfect: hat verzögert. Sich verzögern means that something itself is delayed.
Mini-lesson: verzögern
To cause an event or process to happen later than planned. Verzögern is inseparable and uses haben in the perfect: hat verzögert. Sich verzögern means that something itself is delayed.
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