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delayed assistance

[dɪˈleɪd əˈsɪstəns]
nounpl: delayed assistances
assistência atrasada
1. Help or support that arrives later than expected or required
The delayed assistance in responding to the emergency call led to complications.
A assistência atrasada na resposta à chamada de emergência levou a complicações.
2. Support provided after a deadline or agreed-upon time
The company faced criticism for delayed assistance to affected customers.
A empresa enfrentou críticas por assistência atrasada aos clientes afetados.
Synonyms
late assistancetardy supportdeferred aidpostponed helpbelated assistance
Antonyms
prompt assistanceimmediate helptimely supportquick aidinstant assistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência atrasada
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
assistência atrasada
Common in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
assistência tardia
Alternative term more commonly used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

better late than never
slow on the uptake
behind the eight ball
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