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

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.

From BBC

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.

From New York Times

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

From New York Times

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

From BBC

In Pennsylvania, the Northeastern School District in Albion closed schools Tuesday while other Erie and Crawford county districts delayed opening for two hours.

From Seattle Times