verzögern
Translation
to delay, to postpone, to stall
Examples
Wir müssen die Entscheidung verzögern.
We have to delay the decision.
Die Lieferung verzögert sich um eine Woche.
The delivery is delayed by a week.
Grammar Patterns
to delay ((sth.)) ((et4)) verzögern The storm is delaying our departure.
to be delayed sichAkk verzögern The project has been delayed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postpone, put off; Antonyms: accelerate, speed up
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix) + 'zögern' (to hesitate). To cause hesitation, thus to delay.
Memory Tips
Think of 'zögern' (to hesitate). The 'ver-' prefix makes it an action done to something else: causing it to hesitate or delay.