English Reference
verb · noun

delivering

v. · n.
US /dɪˈɫɪvɝɪŋ/ UK /dɪlˈɪvəɹɪŋ/ de·liv·er·ing

  1. 01 A2 Elementary

    v.bringing letters, parcels, or goods to a specific person or place.

    v.the act of transporting and handing over letters, packages, or purchased goods to the intended recipient.

    Simple

    The company is delivering the new sofa to our house this afternoon.

    In context

    By delivering the medical supplies directly to the remote clinic, the charity ensured that the vaccines remained at the required temperature.

    Usage

    often used with the preposition 'to' for the recipient or destination.

    transportingcarryingdropping off
    collectingpicking up
  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    v.giving a speech, a talk, or a presentation to an audience.

    v.the oral presentation or formal communication of a speech, lecture, or verdict.

    Simple

    She was nervous about delivering her presentation in front of the whole class.

    In context

    The professor spent hours refining his tone, knowing that delivering the keynote address required both clarity and a sense of occasion.

    Usage

    frequently collocates with 'speech', 'lecture', or 'presentation'.

  3. 03 B2 Upper Intermediate

    v.providing what you promised or what people expect from you.

    v.producing or providing a promised or expected result, service, or benefit.

    Simple

    The new manager is focused on delivering better results for the team.

    In context

    The software company faced significant pressure from investors after failing to show they were delivering the promised updates on schedule.

    Usage

    often used in business contexts regarding promises or targets.

  4. 04 B2 Upper Intermediate

    n.the act of bringing something to a place.

    n.the action or process of distributing or bringing something to a destination.

    Simple

    The delivering of the mail happens every morning at ten o'clock.

    In context

    The efficient delivering of emergency aid was hampered by the damaged infrastructure following the storm.

    Usage

    functions as a gerund noun describing the process.

Usage delivering aid

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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