Delay
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2
Unexpected Occurrence
Delays often happen unexpectedly and can cause inconvenience or require rescheduling. Due to an unexpected delay, the conference will start an hour later.
Pro Tip 2/2
Apology for Late
When something is delayed, it's polite to apologize if it affects others' plans. We must apologize for the delay in the program's start time.