1. to postpone or put off the concluding event, performance, or moment
The director decided to delay the finale of the concert due to technical difficulties.
O diretor decidiu adiar o final do concerto devido a dificuldades técnicas.
2. to extend the duration of an event by postponing its ending
They chose to delay the finale to allow more time for the final act.
Escolheram adiar o final para permitir mais tempo para o ato final.