ahead of schedule

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

Completed or occurring earlier than the planned or expected time.

Examples

We managed to finish the project ahead of schedule thanks to the extra staff.
The train arrived ahead of schedule, catching many commuters by surprise.

Synonyms: early, in advance, ahead of time, prematurely

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ahead of schedule

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: əˈhɛd əv ˈʃɛdjuːl

Definition

Completed or occurring earlier than the planned or expected time.

Examples

We managed to finish the project ahead of schedule thanks to the extra staff.
The train arrived ahead of schedule, catching many commuters by surprise.
Because we prepared the documents ahead of schedule, the meeting started smoothly.

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