behind schedule

adjective
UK: /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈʃedjuːl/
US: /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskedʒuːl/

  1. Late; not on time; not following the planned timetable.

    1. We are behind schedule, so we need to work faster. [ ] [ ]
    2. Due to the storm, the project is now significantly behind schedule and requires adjustments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

overdue late
behind schedule verb

  1. To be late or delayed in completing something.

    1. The project fell behind schedule due to unexpected problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. We are working hard to ensure that we do not fall behind schedule again this quarter. [ ] [ ]
behind schedule adverb

  1. In a state of being late or not on time.

    1. The train is running behind schedule this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. Because of the traffic, the meeting is already running behind schedule and may be shortened. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "behind schedule" is /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈʃedjuːl/ in British English and /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskedʒuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "behind schedule": overdue, late.

Example usage of "behind schedule": "We are behind schedule, so we need to work faster.". More examples on the page.