BEHIND SCHEDULE

behind schedule: translation

having failed to do something by the appointed time, especially the time given on a written plan. (*Typically: be \behind schedule; fall \behind schedule; get \behind schedule.) •

We have to hurry and finish soon or we will fall behind schedule.

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The project is behind schedule by six months.

behind schedule: translation

► moving slower or happening later than the planned time: »

The cancellation came after the project was millions of dollars over budget and months behind schedule.

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