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delay prolongation
[dɪˈleɪ prɔːlɔːŋˈɡeɪʃən]
noun
pl: delay prolongations
prolongamento do atraso
1.
The act of extending or lengthening a delay; an additional period of postponement
The delay prolongation of the flight caused frustration among passengers.
O prolongamento do atraso do voo causou frustração entre os passageiros.
2.
A continuation or extension of time beyond an originally scheduled deadline
The project suffered from multiple delay prolongations due to supply chain issues.
O projeto sofreu múltiplos prolongamentos de atraso devido a problemas na cadeia de suprimentos.
Synonyms
postponement extension
deferral prolongation
延期 延長
continued postponement
Antonyms
acceleration
expeditation
punctuality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prolongamento do atraso
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
extensão do atraso
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
prorrogação do atraso
formal/legal context preference
Related Idioms & Phrases
to drag things out
to put off further
延期を重ねる (to compound delays)
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