behind time
Not on schedule
Behind time means late or running later than scheduled.
A train that is behind time hasn't arrived when expected.
The phrase emphasizes delay relative to a timetable or deadline: We're behind time on the project.
It contrasts with ahead of time (early) and on time (punctual).
Arriving past due
- overduePast expected arrival
- unpunctualHabitually not timely
- laggingFailing to keep pace
- delayedMade to wait longer
late · running late · slow · sluggish · dawdling · lingering · straggling · procrastination
Owed or expected
- overduePast expected arrival
- schedulePlan of timed events
- punctualityBeing on time
- timelineOrdered display of events
cutoff · appointment · calendar · milestone · target · timeframe · submission · extension
tardy
Arriving past due
- overduePast expected arrival
- unpunctualHabitually not timely
- laggingFailing to keep pace
delayed · late · running late · slow · sluggish · dawdling · lingering · straggling · procrastination · remiss
due
Owed or expected
- overduePast expected arrival
- schedulePlan of timed events
- punctualityBeing on time
timeline · cutoff · appointment · calendar · milestone · target · timeframe · submission · extension · reminder
postponed
Moved to a later date
- deferredSet aside until later
- rescheduledAssigned a new time
- adjournedSuspended proceedings temporarily
suspended · stalled · held up · detained · protracted · extended · setback · hindrance · holdup · interruption
hurried
Done too quickly
hustle · dash · race · sprint · rush · catch up · expedite · accelerate · last-minute · against the clock
behind timeahead of time
Before something is due
early · on time · punctual · ahead of schedule · in advance
behind timeahead of schedule
Before the planned time
on schedule · on track · up to speed · in the lead · advanced
behind timeup to date
Current with latest information
current · modern · cutting-edge · forward-thinking · avant-garde
time, behind, timeless, timely, belated, untimely, overtime, timeout, timekeeper