paysage57
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- Feb 23, 2012
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Dear teachers,
I would like to know if it is possible to use "delay":
1) to express a period of time (within which one has something to do)
For example: " I give you a delay of 5 days to send me the document" !
2) or if it can only be used within the meaning of "lateness"
For example: " there is a delay in the delivery of the document".
If only solution 2) is possible, is there another expression for "period of time" in the sentence sub. 1) (it sounds a little awkward to my ears)?
Thank you in advance!
Guillaume
I would like to know if it is possible to use "delay":
1) to express a period of time (within which one has something to do)
For example: " I give you a delay of 5 days to send me the document" !
2) or if it can only be used within the meaning of "lateness"
For example: " there is a delay in the delivery of the document".
If only solution 2) is possible, is there another expression for "period of time" in the sentence sub. 1) (it sounds a little awkward to my ears)?
Thank you in advance!
Guillaume