recurring delay

[/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: recurring delays
atraso recorrente
1. A delay that happens repeatedly or on a regular basis; a persistent postponement of scheduled events or deadlines
The project faced recurring delays due to resource constraints.
O projeto enfrentou atrasos recorrentes devido às limitações de recursos.
2. In technical contexts, a delay that occurs repeatedly in a system or process at intervals
The recurring delay in the server response was causing performance issues.
O atraso recorrente na resposta do servidor estava causando problemas de desempenho.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian business environments, particularly in project management, transportation, and public services where delays are common. It reflects a pragmatic acknowledgment of systemic issues. In the USA, the term is commonly used in tech, logistics, and project management contexts to describe systematic problems that need addressing.
NYC Slang
chronic lateness; always running behind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repeated delaychronic delayhabitual postponementsystematic delayintermittent delay
Antonyms / Antônimos
timely deliverypunctualityon-time performanceconsistency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso recorrente
Most common usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
atraso de novo
More colloquial, emphasizing repetition
São Paulo
atraso frequente
Common in corporate and logistics environments
Portugal
atraso recorrente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'atraso reiterado'

Related Words

delaypostponementlatenessprocrastinationbacklogschedule slip

Related Idioms & Phrases

history of delays
pattern of postponement
caught in a cycle of delays
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