timetable
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a list or chart that shows the times when buses, trains, or planes arrive and leave.
n.a tabular schedule of transport arrivals and departures or other recurring events.
Simple“I checked the train timetable to see when the next express to London leaves.”
In context“The airline revised its winter timetable to accommodate the increased demand for flights to southern Europe during the holiday season.”
UsageIn American English, 'schedule' is much more common for transport and school contexts.
- 02 A2 Elementary
n.a plan that shows the times each day when different subjects are taught at school.
n.a structured plan for a series of tasks or educational sessions within a specific period.
Simple“The students received their new timetable on the first day of the term.”
In context“The university's modular system allows students to build a flexible timetable that balances core lectures with elective seminars.”
UsageOften used with 'on' (e.g., 'It is on the timetable').
Synonymsrotaprogram - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to plan for something to happen at a particular time.
v.to arrange a specific time for an event, class, or project phase.
Simple“The meeting has been timetabled for next Tuesday at ten o'clock.”
In context“The project manager timetabled the final review for late October, ensuring all departments had sufficient time to collate their data.”
Usage timetable for implementation
From time + table.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.