schedule
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.
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.
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.
- Base: schedule
- Plural: schedules
- Base: schedule
- 3rd Person Singular: schedules
- Present Participle: scheduling
- Past: scheduled
fall behind schedule
2Start being later than expected plan
To be slower than the planned time for something.
- Bad weather caused us to fall behind schedule.
- If we don't hurry, we'll fall behind schedule.
on schedule
1At the expected time
Happening at the time that was planned.
- The flight arrived on schedule.
- The new store opened on schedule last Friday.
stick to the schedule
3Follow planned timing exactly
To do things at the times in the plan without delay.
- We must stick to the schedule if we want to finish today.
- Try to stick to the schedule during the event.
ahead of schedule
1Earlier than planned or expected
Finishing something before the planned time.
- The project was completed ahead of schedule.
- If we keep working quickly, we might finish ahead of schedule.
ahead of schedule
2Finished earlier than planned
Finished before the planned time.
- The project was completed ahead of schedule.
- We arrived at the station ahead of schedule.
behind schedule
1Later than planned or expected
Finishing something after the planned time.
- We are already behind schedule due to delays.
- The train is running behind schedule today.
behind schedule
2Late compared to plan
Not finished when it was planned to be finished.
- We are already two days behind schedule.
- The flight is running behind schedule due to bad weather.