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

Travel + Lifestyle Boeing reported a $280 million loss last quarter on its government contract to deliver two new Air Force One presidential aircraft, the firm disclosed in its earnings report, as the project is years behind schedule. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

By the time Tesla started delivering the pickup years behind schedule, the company charged initial buyers more than $100,000. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

From a century-old City Hall closing for repairs to a downtown bridge project well behind schedule, several major South Florida development projects are hitting key milestones this year. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

This is the southwestern monsoon, arriving about a month behind schedule and bringing some clouds, humidity and even rain. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026