Tell the team about a delay and suggest a new date.
The idea
Use because to give a reason, by for a latest delivery time, and Could we move…? to propose a change.
Examples
- The report will be delayed because the data arrived late.
- We found a problem during testing, so the app needs more time.
- I can deliver the design by Thursday instead of Tuesday.
- Our supplier needs another day to send the parts.
- Could we move the delivery date to next Monday?
- I will update the team if the schedule changes again.
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Watch out
Do not use until to introduce a reason; it refers to time.
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The shipment is late ___ the road is closed. (because / until)
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because
because introduces the reason for the late shipment.
We can finish the slides ___ Friday. (by / because)
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by
by means the slides will be finished no later than Friday.
Could we ___ the deadline to Wednesday? (move / moving)
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move
move follows could we in the base form.
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The shipment is late ___ the road is closed. (because / until)
We can finish the slides ___ Friday. (by / because)
Could we ___ the deadline to Wednesday? (move / moving)
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Explain a delay and propose a new delivery date.