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schedules

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈskɛdʒuɫz// UK //ʃˈɛdjuːlz// sched·ules

n. plans that show when things will happen. You use them to organize your time or to check when a bus or train leaves.

n. structured plans or lists of intended events and the times at which they are to occur. Often used to refer to public transport timetables or personal work agendas.


SIMPLE

The busy manager manages several different schedules at once.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline updated its flight schedules to accommodate the increased number of travelers during the summer holidays.

COMPLEX

Maintaining rigorous production schedules is essential for the factory to meet its quarterly targets without compromising the safety of the assembly line workers.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'set', 'keep to', or 'fall behind'.

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