întârzieri

Întârzieri is the Romanian term for delays or tardiness, referring to the state or act of becoming late or not occurring at the scheduled time. It derives from the verb a întârzia (to delay), and the noun denotes the condition resulting from postponement, obstruction, or slower progress than planned. Plural forms commonly used are întârzieri, with the form întârzieri also encountered in usage.

In everyday language, întârzieri can describe minor or significant lateness in various contexts. They may affect individuals (being late for an appointment or meeting), organizations (delivery delays, project schedule slips), and public services (administrative processing times). The term is frequently applied to measurable delays, such as transportation timetables, flight or train arrivals, and manufacturing cycles, as well as to non-tangible delays, like awaiting decisions or approvals.

Causes of întârzieri are diverse and can include logistical problems (traffic, weather, equipment failure), planning errors, resource shortages, or bureaucratic procedures. The impact of delays ranges from inconvenience to costs, reputational effects, and cascading schedule changes. Management and communication strategies—such as proactive notice of delays, contingency planning, and rescheduling—are commonly employed to mitigate their effects.

In related discourse, terms like punctualitate (punctuality), întârziere (the act of delaying, singular), and amânare (postponement) are used to discuss timing and scheduling. Întârzierile are a normal consideration in planning, logistics, and service delivery, requiring transparent information and timely responses to minimize disruption.