delivery
English meaning: Delivery
Definition
The act of conveying something.
Example
“The delivery was completed by four.”
Another example: “The actor's deadpan delivery had the audience in fits of laughter.”
Usage — When, Where & How
The act of conveying goods to a recipient ('free delivery'); also the manner of giving a speech ('a confident delivery'), the act of giving birth, or a single ball bowled in cricket. Common in commerce, public speaking and obstetrics. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'delivrer' (to set free, hand over), from Late Latin 'deliberare', from 'de-' + 'liberare' (to free); entered English in the 14th century.
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Common Collocations
- free delivery
- home delivery
- next-day delivery
- delivery service
- special delivery
- delivery date
Word Forms
deliver (v); delivers; delivered; delivering; delivery (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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