behind schedule



*behind schedule

having failed to do something by the appointed time, especially the time given on a written plan. (*Typically: be ~; fall ~; get ~.) We have to hurry and finish soon or we will fall behind schedule. The project is behind schedule by six months.
See also: behind, schedule

behind schedule

happening or done later than the time that was planned The project is behind schedule because several people are off sick.
Opposite of: ahead of schedule
See also: behind, schedule

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Amadoah-MAH-dhoSpanish
HÉLder-Portuguese
Brecht-Dutch
Celindasə-LIN-dəEnglish (Rare)
WesleyWES-leeEnglish
BogusŁAwbaw-GUW-swahfPolish