He had a very 'delayed' reaction to the medication. [=a reaction that did not happen immediately]
The nurse apologized for the 'delay' [='wait'] and said that the doctor would be in shortly.
Production problems 'delayed' the introduction of the new model by several months.
(..) She'll give us a son. Take her now. I will not take her until we are properly wed! For once, I will have something pure! 'Tis madness to delay. Marry them... ...or face me! Where is she? The lady Marian? Up the stairs, that way! (..)1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves