delayed event
[dɪˈleɪd ɪˈvɛnt]
nounpl: delayed events
evento atrasado
1. An occurrence or happening that has been postponed or scheduled to happen at a later time than originally planned
The concert was a delayed event due to the artist's illness.
O concerto foi um evento atrasado devido à doença do artista.
2. In computing, an event whose execution or processing occurs later than when it was triggered
The system logged a delayed event in the queue for processing.
O sistema registrou um evento atrasado na fila para processamento.
3. Any scheduled activity that has been rescheduled to occur after its original date
The wedding was a delayed event, moved from June to September.
O casamento foi um evento atrasado, transferido de junho para setembro.
In Brazil and the USA, delayed events are common in entertainment, sports, and social contexts. Brazilian culture often demonstrates flexibility with scheduling, while American contexts typically emphasize the inconvenience of delays. The term is particularly relevant in the context of public transportation, cultural events, and business meetings.
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