delayed opening

British

noun

aeronautics the automatic opening of a parachute after a predetermined delay to allow the parachutist to reach a particular height

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Adams said he is not concerned about how the delayed opening of the train system will affect World Cup congestion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This latest news follows the delayed opening of the new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria Hospital due to the high presence of a bacteria pseudomonas in the system.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

The delayed opening potentially left people seeking an abortion or contraception without options, Burkhart said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

During the 2021-22 season, “we delayed opening because we didn’t have enough snow,” Roston said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2023

Some already had them in hand, but delayed opening fire, a word from baas Rynwald restraining them.

From The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa by Reid, Mayne

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