release delay

[/rɪˈlis dɪˈleɪ/]
nounpl: release delays
atraso no lançamento
1. A postponement or deferment of the official launch, publication, or distribution of a product, software, movie, album, or other media
The software company announced a release delay of two weeks due to unforeseen bugs.
A empresa de software anunciou um atraso no lançamento de duas semanas devido a bugs imprevistos.
2. In audio/video production, a time lag between when sound or visual content is recorded and when it is broadcast or played back
The live broadcast experienced a release delay that caused the audio to fall out of sync with the video.
A transmissão ao vivo sofreu um atraso no lançamento que causou dessincronização entre áudio e vídeo.
3. In pharmacology, a drug delivery mechanism that gradually releases medication over an extended period
The new medication uses a release delay technology to maintain consistent therapeutic levels throughout the day.
O novo medicamento utiliza tecnologia de liberação gradual para manter níveis terapêuticos consistentes ao longo do dia.
This term is heavily used in tech, entertainment, and gaming industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, product delays are often announced through official press releases from companies, and the term 'atraso no lançamento' has become standard in tech communities and gaming forums. The concept reflects the high consumer interest in tracking release schedules for major software, games, and entertainment products in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postponementdefermentdelaysetbackpushing back the launch date
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-time releaseearly releaseaccelerated launch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso no lançamento
Most common and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atraso no lançamento / demora no lançamento
Both terms used interchangeably in business and tech contexts
São Paulo
atraso no lançamento
Standard term used in tech and entertainment industries
Portugal
atraso no lançamento / adiar o lançamento
Portuguese speakers may also use 'adiamento' for postponement

Related Words

launch dateproduct launchdistributionpostponedeferrollback

Related Idioms & Phrases

pushed back the release date
a release delay was announced
indefinite release delay
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