Verzögern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verzögern" is used as verb with the meaning of "delay", "postpone" or "defer".

Essential properties of "verzögern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verzögern
  • Simple past: verzögerte
  • Participle: verzögert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verzögern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause a delay"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Zug wird sich um zehn Minuten verzögern.The train will be delayed by ten minutes.
  2. Wir müssen das Projekt verzögern, bis wir mehr Informationen haben.We have to delay/postpone the project until we have more information.
  3. Die Lieferung könnte sich aufgrund des Wetters verzögern.The delivery could be delayed due to the weather.

2.) "To slow down a process or action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Maßnahmen könnten das Wachstum der Wirtschaft verzögern.The measures could slow down the growth of the economy.
  2. Er versuchte, die Diskussion zu verzögern.He tried to slow down/prolong the discussion.
  3. Das Medikament kann den Krankheitsverlauf verzögern.The medication can slow down the course of the disease.
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