behind schedule
adjectiveUK /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈʃedjuːl/
US /bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskedʒuːl/
Late and not on time.
The train is behind schedule because of the snow.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not finished at the planned time.
The building project is behind schedule.
3. Slower than expected in progress.
We are behind schedule on our homework.
4. Not keeping up with a planned pace.
The runners fell behind schedule after the hill.