Words / B1

SHED-yool/ˈʃedjuːl/

A schedule is a plan of times for events or work. A busy schedule; on schedule (on time); behind schedule. Timetable is very common in British English for schools and trains. As a verb: schedule a meeting. Agenda is the list of topics in a meeting, not the times of your week.

Meaning

A plan of times for events or work.

Examples

• “Check the train schedule before you leave.”
• “The project is behind schedule.”
• “Let’s schedule a call for Tuesday.”

Good to know

on / behind schedule. UK trains/school: timetable. Meeting topics: agenda.

Near in meaning

timetable

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