schedule

*ahead of schedule

Fig. having done something before the time given on a schedule or before the expected time. (*Typically: be ~; finish ~.) I want to be able to finish the job ahead of schedule.

See also: ahead

*behind schedule

having failed to do something by the appointed time, especially the time given on a written plan. (*Typically: be ~; fall ~; get ~.) We have to hurry and finish soon or we will fall behind schedule. The project is behind schedule by six months.

See also: behind

on schedule

at the expected or desired time. The plane came in right on schedule. Things have to happen on schedule in a theatrical performance.

slated to do something scheduled to do something

. (*Typically: be ~; have someone ~.) Mary is slated to go to Washington in the fall. We are slated to leave in November.

See also: slate

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ahead of schedule

happening or done earlier than the time that was planned The sale will help us to repay the loan ahead of schedule.

Opposite of: behind schedule

See also: ahead

behind schedule

happening or done later than the time that was planned The project is behind schedule because several people are off sick.

Opposite of: ahead of schedule

See also: behind

on schedule

happening or done at the time that was planned or intended The trains run pretty much on schedule, except when the weather is really bad.