delayed opening

noun

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

Example Sentences

In response, it delayed opening access for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return to the north of Gaza for 48 hours.

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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.

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Faced with a delayed opening date during the pandemic, Iweala expanded its programming to include lectures and visits from heads of state, outdoor dance parties, films and author talks.

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

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Others have confirmed delayed opening times to allow pupils time to travel to school in daylight, or the cancelation of school buses.

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