behind schedule

phrase

: 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

Accelerating Artemis Since arriving at NASA in December 2025, Administrator Jared Isaacman and his team have been reviewing the space agency’s Artemis Program, which had fallen significantly behind schedule. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026

The losing record will cause many to believe the rebuild is behind schedule, but a closer look shows that the Bulldogs were a few bad bounces and missteps away from an eight-win season. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

However, construction was multiple years behind schedule and never began. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Appointments also have a habit of running 15 to 30 minutes behind schedule. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026