behind schedule
idiom
: not according to schedule : late
We're running about five minutes behind schedule.
Examples of behind schedule in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Today, Dahomey’s twenty-six treasures are back in boxes, because the construction of the new museums meant to house them is behind schedule.
—
Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
Damages to one of the installation's amps have impacted the Ghost Train's sound, but the light aspect is still running, just 15 to 16 minutes behind schedule, Ellie Rabinowitz said.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
State officials are years behind schedule on plans for building wetlands at the Salton Sea, but as of this month the state has largely finished construction of a 4,100-acre habitat area along the south shore.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The manufacturer will not deliver its still-uncertified 777X wide-body plane, which has customers that include Lufthansa and Emirates, until 2026, putting it some six years behind schedule.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for behind schedule 
Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
Damages to one of the installation's amps have impacted the Ghost Train's sound, but the light aspect is still running, just 15 to 16 minutes behind schedule, Ellie Rabinowitz said.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2024
State officials are years behind schedule on plans for building wetlands at the Salton Sea, but as of this month the state has largely finished construction of a 4,100-acre habitat area along the south shore.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The manufacturer will not deliver its still-uncertified 777X wide-body plane, which has customers that include Lufthansa and Emirates, until 2026, putting it some six years behind schedule.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for behind schedule
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'behind schedule.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near behind schedule
Cite this Entry
“Behind schedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behind%20schedule. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share