delayed entry
Later start arranged
Delayed entry refers to joining something later than the standard or expected time.
Most commonly, it describes a military enlistment program where recruits sign up but postpone reporting for active duty—often to finish school or handle personal matters: He signed a delayed entry contract with the Marines.
The term also applies to academic programs or competitions that allow late enrollment.
- deferredSet aside until later
- postponedMoved to a later date
- on holdTemporarily not proceeding
- waitlistRoster of pending hopefuls
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
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