Run late Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɫeɪt
RUN-layt
ɹˈʌn/ /lˈeɪt
run-LAYT
Definition
To be delayed or behind schedule, especially for an appointment, meeting, or planned time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in conversation. Used for people, events, and transport. Often combined with 'sorry' ('Sorry, I'm running late'). Does not always mean extremely late; even a short delay is included.
Spanish: llegar tarde - retrasarsePortuguese (BR): atrasar-se - chegar atrasado(a)Portuguese (PT): atrasar-se - chegar atrasado(a)Chinese (Simplified): 迟到 - 耽搁Chinese (Traditional): 遲到 - 耽擱Hindi: देर हो जाना - देर से पहुँचनाArabic: يتأخر - تأخر عن الموعدBengali: দেরি করা - দেরিতে চলাRussian: опаздыватьJapanese: 遅れるVietnamese: bị trễ - đến muộnKorean: 지각하다 - 늦어지다Turkish: gecikmekUrdu: دیر ہوناIndonesian: terlambat
Example Sentences
I'm running late for school.
basic
The meeting will run late today.
basic
Trains often run late during bad weather.
basic
Sorry, I’m running late—traffic is terrible this morning.
natural
Let me know if you’re going to run late.
natural
The show might run late, so don't make plans right after.
natural