deliver

S2 W1

BrE /dɪˈlɪvə/ AmE /dɪˈlivər/

verb en → es

past delivered pp delivered ing delivering

1 DELIVER GOODS [transitive] B1

to take goods to a place or person, especially as part of your job

entregar, enviar, llevar (un paquete)

  • deliver something to somebody/something

Collocations deliver a package · deliver the mail

  • The postman delivered my letter this morning.

    El cartero entregó mi carta esta mañana.

2 SPEECH [transitive] B2

to say something in a formal or official way, especially to give a speech or lecture

pronunciar, dar (un discurso), hacer (una conferencia)

  • deliver a speech/lecture

Collocations deliver a keynote speech · deliver a lecture on something

  • The mayor delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

    El alcalde pronunció un discurso inspirador en la conferencia.

3 BABY [intransitive] C1

to help a baby to be born, or the process of helping a baby to be born

dar a luz (a un bebé), parir

  • deliver a baby

Collocations deliver a baby at home · deliver in hospital

  • She delivered her first child last week.

    Ella dio a luz a su primer hijo la semana pasada.

4 LEGAL [transitive] C1

to give or hand over something officially, especially in court

entregar (legalmente), hacer entrega de

  • deliver a verdict/judgment

Collocations deliver a judgment · deliver the goods

  • The judge delivered his verdict at 5 p.m.

    El juez entregó su veredicto a las cinco de la tarde.

5 PERFORMANCE [transitive] C1

to perform or play something in a way that is very good and impressive

interpretar, dar (una interpretación), realizar (un papel)

  • deliver a performance

Collocations deliver a powerful performance · deliver an outstanding performance

  • She delivered a brilliant performance in the lead role.

    Ella interpretó un papel brillante en el papel principal.

6 PROJECT [transitive] C1

to complete and present something, such as a project or report, to someone in authority

entregar (un proyecto), completar y presentar

  • deliver a project/report

Collocations deliver a project on time · deliver the goods

  • The team delivered the report ahead of schedule.

    El equipo entregó el informe antes de lo previsto.

7 SERVICE [transitive] C1

to provide a service or product to customers, especially regularly and reliably

prestar (un servicio), proporcionar (un producto)

  • deliver a service/product

Collocations deliver excellent customer service · deliver the goods

  • The company delivers high-quality products to its customers.

    La empresa proporciona productos de alta calidad a sus clientes.

8 MESSAGE [transitive] C1

to give or hand over something, especially an important message or document

entregar (un mensaje), hacer entrega de

  • deliver a message/document

Collocations deliver a message to someone · deliver the goods

  • He delivered an important document to the CEO.

    Él entregó un documento importante al director ejecutivo.