Running late

Pronunciation: /ˈɹənɪŋ ˈɫeɪt/

Running late (phrase)

  1. Not arriving or starting at the planned time because you are taking longer than expected.
  2. Starting an activity later than the time that was agreed or written down.

Examples

  • I am running late, so I will arrive behind schedule.
  • She is running late, and the meeting starts behind schedule.