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delayed solution

[/dɪˈleɪd səˈluːʃən/]
nounpl: delayed solutions
solução adiada
1. A resolution or answer to a problem that is provided, implemented, or realized after an expected or desired time
The delayed solution to the network issue frustrated many users who had been waiting weeks.
A solução adiada para o problema de rede frustrou muitos usuários que estavam esperando há semanas.
2. In technical or project contexts, a fix or remedy that arrives later than originally planned
The software update was a delayed solution that finally addressed the bugs reported last month.
A atualização de software foi uma solução adiada que finalmente resolveu os problemas reportados no mês passado.
Synonyms
late solutionpostponed resolutionbelated fixtardy remedy
Antonyms
immediate solutionprompt fixtimely resolutionquick remedy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solução adiada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
solução atrasada
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
solução demorada
Emphasizes the prolonged nature of the delay
Portugal
solução atrasada
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

better late than never
a stitch in time saves nine
procrastination is the thief of time
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