Behind schedule Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈskɛdʒuɫ/, /ˈskɛdʒʊɫ
bi-HIND SKEJ-ool
bɪhˈaɪnd/ /ʃˈɛdjuːl
bi-HIND SHED-yool
Definition
Doing something later than planned, or not on track to finish by the set time.
Usage & Nuances
Common in workplace, project, and academic contexts. Formal and neutral; used in schedules, reports, and email updates. Collocates with 'fall', 'run', and 'get' (e.g., 'fall behind schedule'). Often compared to 'on schedule' (on time) and 'ahead of schedule' (early).
Spanish: retrasado - atrasadoPortuguese (BR): atrasadoPortuguese (PT): atrasadoChinese (Simplified): 落后进度Chinese (Traditional): 進度落後Hindi: समय से पीछेArabic: متأخر عن الجدول الزمنيBengali: সময়সূচির পিছিয়ে - নির্ধারিত সময়ের পিছনেRussian: графикадан артта қалу - отставать от графикаJapanese: 予定より遅れているVietnamese: chậm tiến độ - trễ tiến độKorean: 일정에 뒤처지다 - 일정이 늦다Turkish: takvimden geri - programın gerisindeUrdu: شیڈول سے پیچھے - مقررہ وقت سے پیچھےIndonesian: terlambat dari jadwal - ketinggalan jadwal
Example Sentences
The construction is behind schedule.
basic
We are behind schedule with the project.
basic
The train is behind schedule.
basic
I’m sorry, but I’m running behind schedule today.
natural
Their team fell behind schedule after the delay.
natural
Let’s work late so we don’t get behind schedule.
natural