On schedule Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈskɛdʒuɫ/, /ˈskɛdʒʊɫ
ON SKEJ-ool
ˈɒn/ /ʃˈɛdjuːl
on SHED-yool
Definition
Something is 'on schedule' if it is happening or being finished at the planned or expected time.
Usage & Nuances
'On schedule' is semi-formal and often used for projects, travel, or deliveries. Common collocations: 'stay on schedule', 'ahead of schedule', 'behind schedule'. Mostly used for time-sensitive tasks. Not typically used for people, but for events or processes.
Spanish: a tiempo - según lo previstoPortuguese (BR): no prazo - dentro do cronogramaPortuguese (PT): a tempo - dentro do cronogramaChinese (Simplified): 按计划 - 按进度Chinese (Traditional): 按計劃 - 按進度Hindi: समय पर - तय समय अनुसारArabic: في الموعد - حسب الجدولBengali: সময়ে - নির্ধারিত সময়েRussian: по расписанию - согласно графикуJapanese: 予定通り - スケジュール通りVietnamese: đúng tiến độ - đúng lịch trìnhKorean: 예정대로 - 일정대로Turkish: zamanında - programına uygunUrdu: شیڈول کے مطابق - وقت پرIndonesian: sesuai jadwal - tepat waktu
Example Sentences
The train arrived on schedule this morning.
basic
We finished the project on schedule.
basic
Is everything going on schedule?
basic
Don’t worry, we’re still on schedule despite the delay.
natural
It’s hard to stay on schedule during the holiday season.
natural
If everyone does their part, we’ll be on schedule for the opening.
natural