delivery (EN)

noun

noun “delivery”

1. the act of bringing goods or letters to a person or place
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   The delivery of mail during the holidays is often delayed due to high volume.
2. the goods or items that are delivered
   We received a large delivery this morning.
3. the process of giving birth to a baby
   The mother was relieved after a smooth delivery at the hospital.
4. the way someone speaks or presents something in a speech
   His powerful delivery engaged everyone at the conference.
5. (medicine) the process of of a patient's body absorbing a drug
   The new injection allows for a slow-release delivery of the medication.
6. (genetics) the process of introducing genetic material into cells
   Successful gene delivery is essential for gene therapy treatments.
7. (US, baseball) the act of throwing the ball by the pitcher
   The rookie's unusual delivery confused the opposing team's batters.
8. (UK, cricket) the act of bowling the ball towards the batsman
   The fast bowler's delivery was too quick for the batsman to react.
9. (curling) the action of throwing a curling stone down the ice
   Her precise delivery helped the team score crucial points.
10. (soccer) a pass or cross that creates a scoring opportunity
    The team's victory came after a perfect delivery into the penalty area.