Delayed vs Postponed
The re-opening of the school was delayed to the 25th of September.
OR
The re-opening of the school was postponed to the 25th of September.
What's the difference between delayed and postponed? and Which sentence is the correct one?
Top answer
Generally speaking, events are postponed by someone who has the authority to postpone them. This is a deliberate decision made by a person or group. On the other hand, delays are usually the result of accidental or unforeseen conditions.
- Generally speaking, events are postponed by someone who has the authority to postpone them.
- This is a deliberate decision made by a person or group.
- On the other hand, delays are usually the result of accidental or unforeseen conditions.
- The manager had to postpone our meeting until tomorrow because of a schedule conflict.
- I'm sorry I'm late.
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Generally speaking, events are postponed by someone who has the authority to postpone them. This is a deliberate decision made by a person or group.
On the other hand, delays are usually the result of accidental or unforeseen conditions.
The manager had to postpone our meeting until tomorrow because of a schedule conflict.
I'm sorry I'm late. I was delayed by heavy
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