B2
delay vs suspend
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| delayverb/dɪˈleɪ/ | Meaning to make something happen later than planned, or to make someone late | Goes with delayed by | Example Our flight to Da Nang was delayed for three hours because of the storm. |
| suspendverb/səˈspend/ | Meaning to stop something for a period of time, or to officially stop someone from working or studying for a while | Goes with suspend a player | Example The airline suspended all flights because of the storm. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The factory had to operations after the fire.