Translation

• to delay
• to hold up
• to waste time
• to interfere with

Synonyms

• 延误, 愆期, 耽搁, 误, 误工, 违误, 迟误

Examples

• 事故耽误了我们半小时。
  An accident delayed us for half an hour.
• 友情提示：请留意您需要换乘线路的首末班时间，以免耽误您的出行。
  Friendly Reminder: Please keep in mind the closing time of the line you need to switch to, so as to avoid delays in your trip.