schedule

[ˈʃɛdjuːl]

schedule Definition

• 1. a plan that gives expected times for different things to happen
• 2. a list of planned activities or events and the times when they will happen

Using schedule: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "schedule" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a busy schedule today.

• Example

  The train schedule has been changed.

• Example

  What's your schedule for tomorrow?

• Example

  We need to stick to the schedule.

schedule Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for schedule

• timetable
• agenda
• itinerary
• program
• rota

Antonyms for schedule

• disorder
• chaos

Idioms Using schedule

• tight schedule

  a schedule that is very busy and leaves little room for error or delay

  Example

  We're on a tight schedule, so we need to work quickly and efficiently.

• off schedule

  not following the planned or expected schedule

  Example

  The flight was off schedule due to bad weather conditions.

• to keep to a schedule

  to follow the planned or expected schedule

  Example

  We need to keep to the schedule if we want to finish the project on time.

Phrases with schedule

• on schedule

  at the planned or expected time

  Example

  The project is proceeding on schedule.

• behind schedule

  later than planned or expected

  Example

  The construction work is behind schedule.

• ahead of schedule

  earlier than planned or expected

  Example

  The team completed the project ahead of schedule.

Origins of schedule

from Middle English 'scedule', meaning 'scroll', from Old French 'cedule', from Late Latin 'schedula', meaning 'small slip of paper'

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Summary: schedule in Brief

The term 'schedule' [ˈʃɛdjuːl] refers to a plan or list of planned activities with expected times. It can be used in various contexts, such as daily routines or transportation. Examples include 'I have a busy schedule today.' and 'The train schedule has been changed.' The phrase 'on schedule' means at the planned time, while 'behind schedule' and 'ahead of schedule' mean later and earlier than planned, respectively.