announced delay

[/əˈnaʊnst dɪˈleɪ/]
noun phrasepl: announced delays
atraso anunciado
1. A postponement or deferment of an event, service, or action that has been officially communicated or made public
The airline announced a delay of two hours for the evening flight due to mechanical issues.
A companhia aérea anunciou um atraso de duas horas para o voo noturno devido a problemas mecânicos.
2. Official notification about a setback or interruption to a scheduled timeline or deadline
The project manager announced a delay in the product launch until next quarter.
O gerente de projeto anunciou um atraso no lançamento do produto até o próximo trimestre.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in transportation (flights, trains, buses), corporate settings, and project management. In Brazil, airlines and public transportation regularly announce delays via public address systems and digital displays. The phrase reflects modern business communication culture where transparency about scheduling issues is expected and valued.
NYC Slang
heads up about a pushback / official word on a delay
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postponementdefermentsetbackhold-upscheduled delayofficial delay
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-time arrivalpunctual completionearly deliveryahead of schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso anunciado
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atraso comunicado
alternative phrasing sometimes used
São Paulo
atraso anunciado / atraso divulgado
both forms used; divulgado emphasizes public disclosure
Portugal
atraso anunciado
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'atraso comunicado'

Related Words

announcementnotificationschedulepostponedefertimelinedeadline

Related Idioms & Phrases

announce a delay
officially announce a delay
due to announced delays
subject to announced delays
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