delayed response time

[/dɪˈleɪd rɪˈspɒns taɪm/]
nounpl: delayed response times
tempo de resposta atrasado
1. A lag or pause between when a stimulus is presented and when a response is given or received
The delayed response time in the network caused frustration for the users.
O tempo de resposta atrasado na rede causou frustração nos usuários.
2. In psychology, the interval between a stimulus and the corresponding behavioral or cognitive reaction
The patient showed a delayed response time to auditory stimuli.
O paciente mostrou um tempo de resposta atrasado aos estímulos auditivos.
3. In customer service or communications, the latency in answering or reacting to a query or request
The company received complaints about delayed response time from their support team.
A empresa recebeu reclamações sobre o tempo de resposta atrasado da equipe de suporte.
In Brazil, this term is commonly used in tech support and IT contexts where system performance is critical. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in gaming communities, telecommunications, and workplace productivity discussions. The concept has become increasingly relevant with remote work and digital communication becoming standard practice.
NYC Slang
lag
Synonyms / Sinônimos
laglatencyresponse lagslow responsereaction delaydelay
Antonyms / Antônimos
quick response timeimmediate responseinstant responseprompt response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tempo de resposta atrasado
Standard term used in technology, psychology, and customer service contexts
São Paulo
atraso na resposta
More colloquial variation commonly used in business communications
Rio de Janeiro
demora na resposta
Informal variation emphasizing the delay aspect
Portugal
tempo de resposta retardado
European Portuguese preference for 'retardado' over 'atrasado' in technical contexts

Related Words

latencyreaction timethroughputbandwidthprocessing timesystem performance

Related Idioms & Phrases

slow to respond
dragging one's feet
taking one's sweet time
behind the curve
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