ucheleweshaji

How to say it

Meaning

The act of making something late or holding it up, such as the late issue of certificates or the slow clearing of cargo at a port.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kuchelewesha, to delay, the causative of kuchelewa, to be late. It usually takes wa: ucheleweshaji wa malipo, delay in payment.

Examples

• Ucheleweshaji wa malipo umewakasirisha wakulima.The delay in payments has angered the farmers.
• Wateja walilalamikia ucheleweshaji wa huduma.The customers complained about the delays in service.
• Kampuni iliomba radhi kwa ucheleweshaji huo.The company apologized for the delay.