schedule
gb/skˈɛd͡ʒul/ us/skˈɛd͡ʒul/
A2
English
~ 1300
időbeosztás, menetrend, program, beütemez, időpontot foglal, kitűz, melléklet
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a schedule for [something]
The conference schedule was sent to all attendees.
A konferencia programját elküldték minden résztvevőnek.
I checked the bus schedule before leaving the house.
Indulás előtt megnéztem a buszmenetrendet.
Her busy schedule leaves little time for hobbies.
The train is running exactly on schedule.
Our work schedule changes every month.
Learner examples
I have a busy schedule today.
Ma nagyon sűrű a programom.
This is my class schedule.
Ez az órarendem.
We need to make a schedule for the trip.
The bus schedule is on the wall.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'schedule' with 'agenda'; 'agenda' is more often used for a list of topics in a meeting, while 'schedule' refers to times and dates for events.
Meaning
List of planned times
Collocations
tight schedule
|daily schedule
|work schedule
|flight schedule
|school schedule
Synonyms
timetable (Common in British English, especially for transport or school contexts)
Antonyms
disorganization (The absence of any planned order or timing)
Themes
daily life
|business
|travel
|time
|daily_life
|work
Definition
A list that shows when things will happen.
A written or digital plan that shows the times at which particular events or activities will happen.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to schedule [something] for [time/date]
They scheduled the meeting for next Monday.
A megbeszélést jövő hétfőre ütemezték be.
The surgery is scheduled for early morning.
A műtét kora reggelre van beütemezve.
We need to schedule a call with the client.
The game was scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
I scheduled my vacation for July.
Learner examples
We will schedule the meeting for Friday.
A megbeszélést péntekre fogjuk beütemezni.
She scheduled her exam for next week.
Jövő hétre foglalt időpontot a vizsgájára.
I want to schedule a visit to the doctor.
They scheduled lunch at 1 p.m.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say 'program' instead of 'schedule' when talking about arranging meetings; 'program' usually means to set up software or a planned list of events, not to fix a time for one event.
Meaning
Arrange for something at a set time
Collocations
schedule a meeting
|schedule an appointment
|schedule a call
|schedule surgery
Synonyms
book (Common in contexts like making reservations or appointments)
Antonyms
cancel (To decide that an arranged event will not happen)
Themes
daily life
|business
|time
|work
|daily_life
Definition
To plan for something to happen at a certain time.
To arrange for an event, task, or activity to take place at a particular time.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
melléklet
B1
The property details are listed in Schedule 2 of the agreement.
Az ingatlan adatai a megállapodás 2. számú mellékletében szerepelnek.
Please refer to the attached schedule for full specifications.
A részletes specifikációkért kérjük, tekintse meg a csatolt mellékletet.
The bill includes several schedules outlining penalties.
Learner examples
The law has a schedule with extra rules.
A törvénynek van egy melléklete további szabályokkal.
See the schedule at the end of the report.
Lásd a jelentés végén található mellékletet.
The contract has a schedule of prices.
Meaning
Supplementary list in legal/official text
Collocations
schedule of assets
|schedule of charges
|attached schedule
Synonyms
appendix (General term for extra information at the end of a document)
Themes
law
|business
|communication
Definition
A list added to the end of an official paper that gives more information.
An additional list, table, or appendix attached to a document, such as a contract, law, or report, providing detailed information.
Grammar
Dictionary form
schedule
IPA
GB/skˈɛd͡ʒul/
US/skˈɛd͡ʒul/
Syllables & stress
sched - ule (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (sched)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: schedule
- Plural: schedules
Verb
- Base: schedule
- 3rd Person Singular: schedules
- Present Participle: scheduling
- Past: scheduled
Word family
Forms
schedules
noun
scheduling
verb
scheduled
verb
Related words
reschedule
verb
scheduler
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unscheduled
adjective
Expressions
fall behind schedule
2/fˈɔl bɪhˈaɪnd skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Start being later than expected plan
To be slower than the planned time for something.
Examples
- Bad weather caused us to fall behind schedule.
- If we don't hurry, we'll fall behind schedule.
on schedule
1/ˈɔn skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
At the expected time
Happening at the time that was planned.
Examples
- The flight arrived on schedule.
- The new store opened on schedule last Friday.
stick to the schedule
3/stˈɪk tə ðə skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Follow planned timing exactly
To do things at the times in the plan without delay.
Examples
- We must stick to the schedule if we want to finish today.
- Try to stick to the schedule during the event.
ahead of schedule
1/əhˈɛd əv skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Earlier than planned or expected
Finishing something before the planned time.
Examples
- The project was completed ahead of schedule.
- If we keep working quickly, we might finish ahead of schedule.
ahead of schedule
2/əhˈɛd əv skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Finished earlier than planned
Finished before the planned time.
Examples
- The project was completed ahead of schedule.
- We arrived at the station ahead of schedule.
behind schedule
1/bɪhˈaɪnd skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Later than planned or expected
Finishing something after the planned time.
Examples
- We are already behind schedule due to delays.
- The train is running behind schedule today.
behind schedule
2/bɪhˈaɪnd skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
Late compared to plan
Not finished when it was planned to be finished.
Examples
- We are already two days behind schedule.
- The flight is running behind schedule due to bad weather.