Examples of using "задержку" in a sentence and their english translations:
Sorry for the delay.
Please explain the delay.
I apologize for the delay.
We apologize for the delay.
Thanks, sorry for being late.
That would explain the delay.
We have to allow for the delay of the train.
I apologize for the delay in replying.
We must allow for some delays.
I'm sorry for my late response.
I do not like the habit certain tennis players have when they bounce the ball excessively before serving, especially on important points. Bouncing the ball more than, say, 10 times should be penalised for deliberately delaying the play.