delivery
gb/dɪlˈɪvɚi/ us/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
A2
English
~ 2200
kiszállítás, kézbesítés, szülés, előadásmód, dobás
NOUN
A2
1
kiszállítás
B1
kézbesítés
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] makes a delivery to [someone/somewhere]
The store offers free delivery on all orders over $50.
Az üzlet az 50 dollár feletti rendelésekre ingyenes kiszállítást kínál.
I received a delivery of fresh flowers this morning.
Ma reggel friss virágcsokrot kézbesítettek nekem.
The courier said my delivery would arrive by noon.
Learner examples
The pizza delivery was late.
Késett a pizzakiszállítás.
I am waiting for a package delivery.
Egy csomag kézbesítésére várok.
The shop has free delivery.
The driver made the delivery on time.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delivery' with 'shipment'; 'delivery' focuses on the arrival to the recipient, while 'shipment' can refer to the sending process.
Meaning
act of transporting goods
Collocations
home delivery
|express delivery
|free delivery
|delivery service
|delivery address
Synonyms
shipment (More formal; often refers to large quantities or commercial transport.)
Antonyms
pickup (Opposite in context; refers to collecting goods rather than having them brought to you.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|logistics
|daily_life
|transportation
Definition
When someone brings something to you, like a package or food.
The act of transporting and handing over goods, packages, or messages to the intended recipient.
NOUN
B1
2
szülés
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a delivery at [a place]
The doctor ensured it was a safe delivery.
Az orvos gondoskodott róla, hogy a szülés biztonságos legyen.
She had a quick delivery and both mother and baby are well.
Gyors volt a szülése, és az anya meg a baba is jól vannak.
Complications arose during the delivery.
Learner examples
She had a safe delivery.
Biztonságos volt a szülése.
The nurse helped with the delivery.
A nővér segített a szülésnél.
The delivery was difficult but successful.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'delivery' with 'labor'; 'labor' is the process leading up to birth, while 'delivery' is the actual birth event.
Meaning
act of giving birth
Collocations
natural delivery
|safe delivery
|difficult delivery
Synonyms
childbirth (More general; covers the entire process of giving birth.)
Antonyms
pregnancy (Refers to the period before birth rather than the act of giving birth itself.)
Themes
health
|family
|body
Definition
When a woman has a baby.
The process of giving birth to a baby.
NOUN
B2
3
előadásmód
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s delivery is [adjective]
Her confident delivery impressed the audience.
Magabiztos előadásmódja lenyűgözte a közönséget.
The comedian's delivery made every joke funnier.
A humorista előadásmódjától minden vicc még viccesebb lett.
His delivery was slow and deliberate.
Learner examples
Her delivery was very clear.
Nagyon érthető volt az előadásmódja.
The actor's delivery made the play exciting.
A színész előadásmódja izgalmassá tette a darabot.
His delivery was slow but strong.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'speech'; 'speech' is the talk itself, while 'delivery' is how it is given.
Meaning
manner of speaking or performing
Collocations
speech delivery
|confident delivery
|dramatic delivery
Synonyms
presentation (Broader term; can refer to the whole act of presenting, not just style.)
Antonyms
monotone (Opposite in style; lacking variation or expressiveness in speech.)
Themes
communication
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
How someone speaks or acts when performing or talking to an audience.
The way in which someone speaks, sings, or performs something, especially in public.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
dobás
A2
The bowler's last delivery was too wide.
A dobójátékos utolsó dobása túl szélesre sikerült.
His fast delivery caught the batsman off guard.
Gyors dobása váratlanul érte az ütőjátékost.
That was an impressive delivery under pressure.
Learner examples
The bowler made a fast delivery.
A dobó gyorsan dobta el a labdát.
That was a slow delivery.
Ez lassú dobás volt.
He missed the ball from the last delivery.
Meaning
throwing or pitching in sports
Collocations
fast delivery
|accurate delivery
Synonyms
pitch (Common in baseball; refers specifically to throwing the ball toward the batter.)
Themes
sports
Definition
When a player throws or bowls the ball to another player in sports like cricket or baseball.
In certain sports, the act of throwing, bowling, or pitching the ball toward a player or target.
Grammar
Dictionary form
delivery
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
US/dɪlˈɪvɚi/
Syllables & stress
de - liv - ery (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (liv)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: delivery
- Plural: deliveries, delivery
Word family
Forms
deliveries
noun
Core family
deliver
verb A2
Related words
deliverer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
undeliverable
adjective
Advanced or less common
deliverable
adjective B2
deliverance
noun
Expressions
express delivery
1/ɪkspɹˈɛs dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
very fast goods transport service
A service that brings things very quickly after you order them.
Examples
- We offer express delivery within 24 hours.
- Express delivery is available for an extra fee.
special delivery
1/spˈɛʃəl dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
fast postal service option
A mail service that sends something quickly and safely.
Examples
- I sent the documents by special delivery.
- This letter needs to go special delivery to arrive tomorrow.
take delivery of
1/tˈeɪk dɪlˈɪvɚi əv/
fixed phrase
receive delivered goods
To officially get something you ordered when it arrives.
Examples
- We took delivery of our new sofa yesterday.
- The company will take delivery of 20 new trucks next month.
cash on delivery
1/kˈæʃ ˈɔn dɪlˈɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
pay when goods are delivered
To pay for something when it arrives at your door, not before it is sent. Often shortened to COD.
Examples
- We accept cash on delivery for all orders.
- You can order the book online and choose cash on delivery if you prefer not to pay by card.
- Cash on delivery is available for local customers only.
- The store charges an extra fee for cash on delivery orders.
- Many customers in this region still like to use cash on delivery for online shopping.