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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delayed opening

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

Farther south in Edison, public schools are operating on a delayed opening.

From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2024

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

From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2023

Shann delayed opening his eyes until a kind of shame drove him to it.

From Storm Over Warlock by Andre Norton

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