delivery

[dɪˈlɪvəri]

delivery Definition

• 1. the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods to someone
• 2. the process of giving birth
• 3. the manner or style of giving a speech or performance

Using delivery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "delivery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather.

• Example

  She had a difficult delivery and needed medical attention.

• Example

  His delivery during the speech was confident and engaging.

• Example

  The restaurant offers free delivery for orders over $50.

• Example

  The delivery of the song was emotional and powerful.

delivery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for delivery

• dispatch
• distribution
• presentation
• performance
• shipment

Antonyms for delivery

• retrieval
• withholding

Idioms Using delivery

• signed, sealed, and delivered

  completed successfully and with all necessary formalities

  Example

  The contract is signed, sealed, and delivered, and we can now move forward with the project.

• special delivery

  an urgent or important delivery that is given priority over others

  Example

  The package was marked as special delivery and arrived within hours.

• delivery on time

  the act of delivering something punctually

  Example

  The company prides itself on its delivery on time policy.

Phrases with delivery

• take delivery of

  to receive something that has been delivered

  Example

  We are expecting to take delivery of the new furniture next week.

• delivery room

  a room in a hospital where women give birth

  Example

  Only the mother and medical staff are allowed in the delivery room during childbirth.

• delivery driver

  a person who delivers goods to customers

  Example

  The delivery driver dropped off the package at my doorstep.

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Summary: delivery in Brief

Delivery [dɪˈlɪvəri] refers to the act of bringing letters, parcels, or goods to someone, or the process of giving birth. It also encompasses the manner or style of giving a speech or performance. Examples include 'The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather,' and 'His delivery during the speech was confident and engaging.' Phrases like 'take delivery of' and idioms like 'signed, sealed, and delivered' add nuance to the term.