delayed replies
[dɪˈleɪd rɪˈplaɪz]
noun
respostas atrasadas
1. Messages or answers that arrive or are sent later than expected or desired
The customer complained about delayed replies from the support team.
O cliente reclamou sobre as respostas atrasadas da equipe de suporte.
2. Instances of taking longer than usual to respond to communication
Delayed replies on social media can affect customer satisfaction.
Respostas atrasadas nas mídias sociais podem afetar a satisfação do cliente.
3. A pattern of slow response times in correspondence or conversation
Due to the holiday, we apologize for any delayed replies.
Devido ao feriado, pedimos desculpas por quaisquer respostas atrasadas.
In Brazilian business culture, delayed replies can be seen as less critical than in North American contexts, though this is changing with digital communication. In the USA and corporate environments globally, delayed replies may be viewed negatively and reflect poorly on professionalism. The phrase is commonly used in customer service, tech support, and professional communications to set expectations or apologize for slow response times.
NYC Slang
slow replies / ghosting (informal context)
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