official delay
[/əˈfɪʃəl dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: official delays
atraso oficial
1. A postponement or hold-up in a scheduled event, process, or decision that is formally recognized and communicated by an authority or organization
The flight experienced an official delay due to mechanical issues.
O voo sofreu um atraso oficial devido a problemas mecânicos.
2. A formally announced interruption in the normal timeline of administrative, legal, or bureaucratic procedures
The court announced an official delay in the trial proceedings.
O tribunal anunciou um atraso oficial no procedimento do julgamento.
3. A sanctioned or authorized postponement made by an official body or government institution
There will be an official delay in the passport processing due to system updates.
Haverá um atraso oficial no processamento de passaportes devido a atualizações do sistema.
In Brazil, official delays are commonly communicated through government websites, airports, and public institutions. The phrase is frequently used in legal, administrative, and transportation contexts. Americans and Brazilians both use this term when formal announcements about postponements are made by authorized bodies, emphasizing the legitimate and transparent nature of the delay.
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