Meaning
delay; postponement
- a shift to a later time
- a delay or postponement
- a sliding movement
In a sentence
Lo slittamento della riunione ha creato problemi.
The postponement of the meeting caused problems.
Ci sarà uno slittamento della consegna?
Will there be a delay in the delivery?
Non prevediamo slittamenti nel programma di ottobre.
We do not expect delays in the October schedule.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| slittamento | masculine · singular |
| slittamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common with dates, deadlines, meetings, schedules.
- In time contexts, often means postponement rather than simple lateness.
- Also used literally for physical slipping or sliding.