Definition

1. Noun:

   • A plan that lists the times when specific events or tasks will happen: A schedule is a detailed, often written, plan that organizes activities in chronological order.
   • A list or timetable: It can also refer to a formal list, often as an appendix to a document.

2. Verb:

   • To plan for an event or activity to happen at a particular time: To schedule something means to arrange or plan it for a specific future time.
   • To include something in a formal plan or list: It can also mean to officially enter an item into a timetable or agenda.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Please check the train schedule for departure times.
  • The project is running ahead of schedule.
  • The document includes a detailed schedule of amendments.

• Verb:

  • I need to schedule a dentist appointment.
  • The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM tomorrow.
  • The channel schedules its best shows in the evening.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on schedule": To be progressing at the planned rate or time.

  • Despite the bad weather, construction is still on schedule.

• "to be behind schedule": To be late or progressing more slowly than planned.

  • The software update is two weeks behind schedule.

• "a tight schedule": A plan with very little free time between activities.

  • The CEO has a tight schedule during her visit.

Variants and Related Words

• Scheduled (adj.): Planned to occur at a set time.

  • The scheduled flight has been delayed.

• Scheduler (n.): A person or tool that organizes timetables.

  • She works as a scheduler for the television network.

• Reschedule (v.): To change the time of a planned event.

  • We had to reschedule the conference call.

Synonyms

• Timetable (n.): A chart showing planned times, especially for transport.
• Agenda (n.): A list of items to be discussed at a meeting.
• Plan (v./n.): To decide on or a proposal for future actions.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Schedule" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. The concept is typically expressed with prepositions like "for" or "in.")

Related Idioms

• "Ahead of schedule": Finished or occurring before the planned time.

  • The team completed the task ahead of schedule.

• "On the schedule": Included in the official plan or timetable.

  • Is the budget review on the schedule for Friday's meeting?

Noun

1. an ordered list of times at which things are planned to occur
2. a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

Verb

1. make a schedule; plan the time and place for events
   • I scheduled an exam for this afternoon
2. plan for an activity or event
   • I've scheduled a concert next week