1. a postponement or lag in finishing a task, project, or process; the state of taking longer than expected to complete something
The delay in completion of the construction project caused frustration among stakeholders.
O atraso na conclusão do projeto de construção causou frustração entre as partes interessadas.
2. in legal or contractual contexts, a failure to meet a deadline or completion date
The contractor was penalized for the delay in completion of the building.
O contratante foi penalizado pelo atraso na conclusão da obra.