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Delivery

noun

/dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Meaning

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work

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

The delivery of fresh vegetables arrives every morning.

special delivery

distribution, dispatch, shipment, birth, transport, conveyance

Entry 1

distribution, dispatch, shipment, birth

Entry 2

distribution, dispatch, shipment, transport, conveyance

collection, pickup, retention, non-delivery, withholding

Entry 1

collection, pickup, retention

Entry 2

non-delivery, retention, withholding

express delivery, home delivery, safe delivery, fast delivery, food delivery, delivery service

Entry 1

express delivery, home delivery, safe delivery

Entry 2

fast delivery, food delivery, delivery service, home delivery

The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation.

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

a fence, obstacle, or circumstance that prevents progress or access