1. A postponement or lag in providing help, support, or service to someone in need
The delay in assistance caused the patient's condition to worsen.
O atraso na assistência piorou a condição do paciente.
2. Failure to provide timely aid, support, or relief
There was a significant delay in assistance reaching the disaster victims.
Houve um atraso significativo na assistência chegar às vítimas do desastre.