behind schedule
Definition of behind schedule
: not according to schedule : late We're running about five minutes behind schedule.
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: in the place or situation that is being or has been departed from
: in, to, or toward the back
: later in time
: in or to a place or situation in back of or to the rear of
: used as a function word to indicate something that screens an observer
: following in order
: buttocks
: a written document
: a statement of supplementary details appended to a legal or legislative document
: a written or printed list, catalog, or inventory
: to appoint, assign, or designate for a fixed time
: to place in a schedule
: to make a schedule of
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