schedules (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈskedʒuːlz/
Definition
A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
Examples
My work schedule is very busy this week.
We need to finalize the project schedules by Friday.
The airline's flight schedules are available online.
How to Use schedules
- schedule for (prepositional phrase)
- To arrange an event to happen at a specific time. — "The exam is scheduled for next Monday."
- on schedule (idiom)
- Happening at the planned time. — "The construction project is running on schedule."
- behind schedule (idiom)
- Happening later than planned. — "Due to bad weather, the flight is behind schedule."
- ahead of schedule (idiom)
- Happening earlier than planned. — "They finished the project ahead of schedule."
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