timetable1 nountimetable2 verb
timetabletime‧ta‧ble1 /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ ●●● W3 noun [countable] 
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Have you got the new bus timetable for this year?
- He gave no indication of a timetable for the approval of the changes.
- Party leaders met to discuss a new constitution and an electoral timetable.
- Teachers will be giving out copies of the new timetable in the first class today.
- The timetable said there was another train at 6.15.
- Their purpose would be to set a timetable for the conversion of British cars to low-octane fuel.
- Train services shown in this timetable are subject to alteration or cancellation at short notice.
- Amoco said that the effect on the commissioning timetable of the loss of the flotel had still to be assessed.
- At the beginning of each year a timetable is prepared and each year group follows a clearly defined, predetermined curriculum.
- From Monday to Thursday debates are held according to a ritual that is governed by the translators' strict and legitimate timetables.
- I had responsibilities: timetables, deadlines.
- It was understood that the conference would also draw up a timetable for elections.
- Public hearing participation was clearly limited by the timetable and invitation list adopted by city staff.
THESAURUS► schedule
Collocations a detailed plan of what someone is going to do and when they will do it, especially someone important: · He has a very busy schedule.· The president’s schedule includes a two-day visit to St Petersburg.
► timetable British English, schedule American English a written list that shows the exact times when something will happen, for example when planes or buses leave, or when classes at school take place: · The timetable said there was another train at 6.15.· According to the class schedule, English 104 is at 10 am in Royce Hall.
► programme British English, program American English a plan that shows the order of activities at a ceremony, sports meeting, public event etc: · Who is organizing the conference programme?· the next event on the program
► agenda a list of the subjects that will be discussed at a meeting: · Attached is the agenda for the budget committee meeting.· the final item on the agenda
► timeline a plan for when things will happen or how long you think something will take – used especially in business English: · The timeline for the project is less than six months from start to finish.· What is the usual timeline from the sale of a house to the day you can move in?
► itinerary a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey, usually with the date or time that you will be there: · The Travel Pack includes a detailed itinerary, maps, and a travel guide.· Let me know your itinerary when you know it.
Longman Language Activatora plan of the times when things will happen► timetable British /schedule American a written list that shows the exact times when something will happen, for example when planes or buses leave, or when classes at school take place: · The timetable said there was another train at 6.15.· According to my schedule, we've got Math first and then Biology.bus/train/school timetable: · Have you got the new bus timetable for this year?timetable of: · I'd like a schedule of the flights from Boston to New York, please.
► schedule a detailed plan of what someone is going to do and when they will do it, especially someone important: · The President's schedule includes a two-day visit to St Petersburg.busy/tight schedule (=when you plan to do a lot of things in a short time): · She has a pretty tight schedule, but she may be able to meet you for lunch.light schedule (=one that is not very busy): · I make sure that I have a fairly light schedule in the summer when the kids are on vacation.on schedule (=at or according to the time planned): · Tom arrived on schedule at twenty to eight.ahead of/behind schedule (=before/later than the time planned): · For once, I managed to finish the book I was writing ahead of schedule.· Due to the bad weather, the building work was already behind schedule.
► programme British /program American a plan that shows the order of activities at a ceremony, sports meeting, public event etc: · The next race on today's program is the women's 1000 meters.· Who is organizing the conference programme?
a list of times of trains, classes, or activities► timetable British /schedule American a list that shows the times when something will happen, for example when planes or buses leave, or when classes at school take place: · Teachers will be giving out copies of the new timetable in the first class today.· Train services shown in this timetable are subject to alteration or cancellation at short notice.· After I'd found my room, I sat down to look carefully at my schedule.bus/train etc timetable: · The train schedules are all on the website now.TV/radio schedule: · The events have been arranged to match TV schedules.timetable of: · I'd like a schedule of flights from Boston to New York.
► schedule a detailed plan of activities that have been organized, showing for example the times when someone will do something, or the times when activities will start and finish: · The President's schedule includes a two-day visit to St Petersburg.· The flight was cancelled, and that really messed our schedule up.schedule for: · Do you have a schedule for the tour?· What's the schedule for today's meeting?according to schedule: · The director was given a budget of $10 million and so far the film seems to be going according to schedule.ahead of/behind schedule (=earlier/later than the time that was planned): · I know, we're a week behind schedule already.on schedule (=at the time that was planned): · The building should be completed on schedule.stick/keep to a schedule: · It's important that everyone on the project keeps to the schedule.work/training etc schedule: · Do you have a work schedule for this week, Doreen?· Various minor ailments can interfere with your training schedule.busy schedule (=when there is a lot to do): · She took time out of a busy schedule to talk to us.tight schedule (=when there is not very much time to do things): · With this new project in the offing, I'm going to be working to a very tight schedule.
► timetable a plan that shows when parts of an important and long process, especially a political one, will happen: · Party leaders met to discuss a new constitution and an electoral timetable.timetable for: · Their purpose would be to set a timetable for the conversion of British cars to low-octane fuel. · He gave no indication of a timetable for the approval of the changes.
WORD SETS► Educationabsenteeism, nounacademic, adjectiveacademy, nounadult education, nounalma mater, nounassessment, nounassessor, nounassignment, nounaudiovisual, adjectiveAV, binder, nounbiology, nounblackboard, nounbursary, nounbusiness studies, nounCAL, nounCALL, nouncareer counselor, nouncareers officer, nouncase study, nounCDT, nouncert., certificate, nouncertificated, adjectivechalkboard, nouncharm school, nounchemistry set, nouncivics, nounclass, nounclassicist, nounclassmate, nouncloze test, nouncoach, nouncoeducation, nouncollege, nouncollegiate, adjectivecommon room, nouncomprehension, nouncomprehensive, adjectivecomputer-literate, adjectivecomputer science, nouncontinuing education, nouncorrespondence course, nouncoursebook, nouncoursework, nouncrash course, nouncredit, nouncrib, verbcross, nouncurriculum, nounD, noundiploma, noundirect method, nounDirector of Studies, noundissect, verbdistance learning, noundistinction, noundo, verbdropout, noundyslexia, nounedify, verbedifying, adjectiveeducate, verbeducational, adjectiveeducationalist, nouneducator, nounEFL, nounELT, nounESL, nounESOL, nounESP, nounessay, nounevening class, nounexam, nounexamination, nounexamine, verbexercise, nounexercise book, nounexternal, adjectiveextracurricular, adjectiveF, fail, nounfellowship, nounfield, nounfield day, nounfield trip, nounfieldwork, nounflashcard, nounflip chart, nounflunk, verbfree period, nounfresher, nounfreshman, nounfurther education, nounglobe, noungoverness, noungrade, verbgraded, adjectivegrade point average, noungrind, nounheuristic, adjectivehistory, nounimmersion, nounineducable, adjectiveinfirmary, nounintake, nounintelligence quotient, nouninterdisciplinary, adjectiveintroductory, adjectiveinvigilate, verbIQ, nounjanitor, nounlearning curve, nounlesson, nounletter, nounletter, verbliberal arts, nounlibrarian, nounlibrary, nounlife science, nounmainstream, adjectivemasterclass, nounmatron, nounmedia studies, nounmnemonic, nounmoderate, verbmoderator, nounmodular, adjectivemodule, nounmultiple choice, adjectivenight school, nounnumerate, adjectiveopen house, nounoral, nounoverqualified, adjectivepapier mâché, nounpass, verbpass, nounpastoral, adjectivepedagogical, adjectivepedagogue, nounpedagogy, nounphonics, nounphrasebook, nounphysical education, nounpicture book, nounplacement, nounplaytime, nounpoli sci, nounpolitical science, nounpolitics, nounprincipal, nounprize day, nounproblem, nounproctor, nounprogrammed learning, nounprotégé, nounquad, nounqualification, nounqualify, verbquick, adjectiverector, nounre-educate, verbrefectory, nounreference, nounreference library, nounrequirement, nounresearch, nounresearch, verbresit, verbresource, nounresult, nounresume, nounretake, verbretake, nounreunion, nounreview, verbrevise, verbrevision, nounrole-play, nounrote, nounscholar, nounscholarship, nounscholastic, adjectiveschool, nounscience, nounscript, nounself-taught, adjectiveset, verbspeciality, nounspelling bee, nounstandard, adjectivestate school, nounstudent body, nounstudent government, nounstudent loan, nounstudent teaching, nounstudent union, nounstudy, verbstudy hall, nounsub, nounsummer holidays, nounsummer vacation, nounsuperintendent, nounteacher, nounteaching, nountechie, nounterm, nounterm paper, nounTESL, nounTESOL, nountext, nountextbook, nountick, nountick, verbtimetable, nountimetable, verbtranscript, nountrimester, nountruancy, nountuition, nountutor, nountutor, verbunderclassman, noununit, noununseen, nounvisual aid, nounvocational, adjectivewhiteboard, nounworkbook, nounworksheet, nounX, nounyearbook, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► a railway/train/bus timetableCOLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a bus timetable
Phrases· The bus timetable changes on January 31st.
► draw up a timetable/schedule· They haven’t yet drawn up a timetable for the elections.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► new· They will have to work to the new timetables.· Mr Ajello's officials, who take up five floors of Maputo's Rovuma Hotel, are working on a new timetable.· A completely new Midland timetable was introduced in two stages in October 1982 and May 1983.· Given the new timetable, it still say samples should be more available than they are.· The new timetables will relate to the overall periods up to setting down for trial.
► strict· Mrs Jackie Bowshell organised the event and cars were brought in by regular customers to a strict timetable.· From Monday to Thursday debates are held according to a ritual that is governed by the translators' strict and legitimate timetables.· I am trying to keep to a very strict timetable.· We don't have strict timetables for meals.· In order to allow all parties reasonable access to this documentation we will ask you to adhere to a strict timetable.· The main force came ashore the next night and followed a strict timetable.· A strict timetable was to be adhered to whereby reorganization was to be completed by the end of 1974.
► tight· All parties in Crown Court matters should be subject to tight timetables and wasted costs orders, including judges and listing officers.· Installing new unproven software posed unacceptable risks to Pearl's tight implementation timetable.· It is important to remember that there is a tight timetable for the introduction of the new tax.
NOUN► bus· Eventually I managed to find a page torn from a local bus timetable which showed the Province of Parma.· Much of the information they sent back came from the newspapers and, in one case, the Miami bus timetable.· We have no need to theorise about bus timetables in order to catch a bus into town.· Please note that these itineraries are suggestions only, and are subject to bus timetables and accommodation availability.
► election· These included speeding up the confinement of government troops and agreeing to an election timetable.· The decision to foreshorten the leadership election timetable proved to be a serious error.
► motion· I spoke about the much wider use of timetable motions.· Even so, there is a great deal to be said against timetable motions.· I did not support the timetable motion and believe that my decision was right.· Let me now spell out why the timetable motion is necessary.· Our amendments do not get proper consideration on Report or in Committee if there is a timetable motion.· I understand that a timetable motion is to be introduced on Second Reading - a procedure which I have not experienced.· I thought he looked weary as he presented the timetable motion.· I am delighted to see that the Government are willing to introduce a timetable motion at the start of Second Reading.
► railway· Reliably tied-in with the railway timetable are the yellow post-buses which take mail and people to every village.· A railway timetable provides a good and simple example of a prudential practice.· So tennis fans can, for the moment, pout away their railway timetables.· Then he looked in a railway timetable for a town that he did not know.· The delays caused by such action can have considerable impact on services because the integrated railway timetable is very susceptible to disruption.· We know that a war can start over a telegram, a railway timetable or the ear of some one called Jenkins.
► school· Storytime is a regular feature in the school timetable, and stories about the past can slot naturally into this framework.
► train· Use a bus or train timetable.· The fate map should be regarded rather like a train timetable - it tells you only what will normally happen.
VERB► agree· These included speeding up the confinement of government troops and agreeing to an election timetable.· It simply agreed a timetable for producing a single currency by, at the latest, 1999 - with or without Britain.
► draw· It was understood that the conference would also draw up a timetable for elections.· Such a conference would, among other things, debate the proposed legislation, and draw up a timetable for elections.
► give· The leaflets give details of timetables for the Middlesbrough to Saltburn line as well as specials to key towns in the North-East.· The company declined to give a timetable for the sale.· Further Orders will be required to give the timetable legal effect.· On returning, he very politely gives me a timetable.· Endill was given a timetable of his lessons.· This is the boast of the excellent leaflet which is produced to give prospective visitors timetable information and details of other facilities.· He was given a flexible timetable which, in terms of classes, could be built up as seemed appropriate.
► keep· I am sure that many cases will be able to keep to that timetable, but I see difficulties in many others.· Be realistic from the outset, so that you don't become dismayed by your inability to keep to your own timetable.· Try to keep to a regular timetable of waking and sleeping.· The Community has kept apace with the timetable set for adoption of the legislation by the end of 1992.
► set· This paper sets out the overall timetable for the information of all staff.· It has since set back the timetable for the expressway, proposed for just south of Miramar Road.· We have set out the timetable.· Tabular setting text set in columns such as timetables.· There is clearly no sense in setting an impossibly short timetable in order to impress the client.· The Government are not prepared to set out any timetable for reaching that limit.· The court should take account of the fact that it could minimize the delay by setting a timetable for the action.· About eighteen inches is the optimum distance between eye and page. Set yourself a personal timetable for study.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► heavy schedule/timetable/day etc
1 British English a list of the times at which buses, trains, planes etc arrive and leave SYN schedule American Englisha railway/train/bus timetable2a list of the times of classes in a school, college etc SYN schedule American English3a plan of events and activities, with their dates and times SYN scheduletimetable for- But Joe was concerned about the heavy schedule he had to keep in order to maintain that income.
- I understand the importance of the statement, but we have a heavy day ahead of us.
- Quite apart from the vines, I have a heavy day ahead of me - a lot of serious talking to do.
- The distant baying of a hound tugged at the heavy day.
- We have a very heavy day ahead of us.
The Council has set out a timetable for returning to civilian rule.timetable1 nountimetable2 verb
timetabletimetable2 verb British English Verb TableVERB TABLE
timetable
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | timetable |
| he, she, it | timetables | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | timetabled |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have timetabled |
| he, she, it | has timetabled | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had timetabled |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will timetable |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have timetabled |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am timetabling |
| he, she, it | is timetabling | |
| you, we, they | are timetabling | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was timetabling |
| you, we, they | were timetabling | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been timetabling |
| he, she, it | has been timetabling | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been timetabling |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be timetabling |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been timetabling |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- By 1800 wagon services were numerous enough in most parts of the country to be timetabled.
- For example, disabled students can be timetabled into ground floor rooms.
- His afternoons were much less predictable, and that was also when the bulk of Karen's contact hours were timetabled.
- The Centre should be timetabled for operational use by students and formally supervised by a designated member of staff.
- The real initiative for timetabling Bills must come from Opposition parties.
WORD SETS► Education
Collocationsabsenteeism, nounacademic, adjectiveacademy, nounadult education, nounalma mater, nounassessment, nounassessor, nounassignment, nounaudiovisual, adjectiveAV, binder, nounbiology, nounblackboard, nounbursary, nounbusiness studies, nounCAL, nounCALL, nouncareer counselor, nouncareers officer, nouncase study, nounCDT, nouncert., certificate, nouncertificated, adjectivechalkboard, nouncharm school, nounchemistry set, nouncivics, nounclass, nounclassicist, nounclassmate, nouncloze test, nouncoach, nouncoeducation, nouncollege, nouncollegiate, adjectivecommon room, nouncomprehension, nouncomprehensive, adjectivecomputer-literate, adjectivecomputer science, nouncontinuing education, nouncorrespondence course, nouncoursebook, nouncoursework, nouncrash course, nouncredit, nouncrib, verbcross, nouncurriculum, nounD, noundiploma, noundirect method, nounDirector of Studies, noundissect, verbdistance learning, noundistinction, noundo, verbdropout, noundyslexia, nounedify, verbedifying, adjectiveeducate, verbeducational, adjectiveeducationalist, nouneducator, nounEFL, nounELT, nounESL, nounESOL, nounESP, nounessay, nounevening class, nounexam, nounexamination, nounexamine, verbexercise, nounexercise book, nounexternal, adjectiveextracurricular, adjectiveF, fail, nounfellowship, nounfield, nounfield day, nounfield trip, nounfieldwork, nounflashcard, nounflip chart, nounflunk, verbfree period, nounfresher, nounfreshman, nounfurther education, nounglobe, noungoverness, noungrade, verbgraded, adjectivegrade point average, noungrind, nounheuristic, adjectivehistory, nounimmersion, nounineducable, adjectiveinfirmary, nounintake, nounintelligence quotient, nouninterdisciplinary, adjectiveintroductory, adjectiveinvigilate, verbIQ, nounjanitor, nounlearning curve, nounlesson, nounletter, nounletter, verbliberal arts, nounlibrarian, nounlibrary, nounlife science, nounmainstream, adjectivemasterclass, nounmatron, nounmedia studies, nounmnemonic, nounmoderate, verbmoderator, nounmodular, adjectivemodule, nounmultiple choice, adjectivenight school, nounnumerate, adjectiveopen house, nounoral, nounoverqualified, adjectivepapier mâché, nounpass, verbpass, nounpastoral, adjectivepedagogical, adjectivepedagogue, nounpedagogy, nounphonics, nounphrasebook, nounphysical education, nounpicture book, nounplacement, nounplaytime, nounpoli sci, nounpolitical science, nounpolitics, nounprincipal, nounprize day, nounproblem, nounproctor, nounprogrammed learning, nounprotégé, nounquad, nounqualification, nounqualify, verbquick, adjectiverector, nounre-educate, verbrefectory, nounreference, nounreference library, nounrequirement, nounresearch, nounresearch, verbresit, verbresource, nounresult, nounresume, nounretake, verbretake, nounreunion, nounreview, verbrevise, verbrevision, nounrole-play, nounrote, nounscholar, nounscholarship, nounscholastic, adjectiveschool, nounscience, nounscript, nounself-taught, adjectiveset, verbspeciality, nounspelling bee, nounstandard, adjectivestate school, nounstudent body, nounstudent government, nounstudent loan, nounstudent teaching, nounstudent union, nounstudy, verbstudy hall, nounsub, nounsummer holidays, nounsummer vacation, nounsuperintendent, nounteacher, nounteaching, nountechie, nounterm, nounterm paper, nounTESL, nounTESOL, nountext, nountextbook, nountick, nountick, verbtimetable, nountimetable, verbtranscript, nountrimester, nountruancy, nountuition, nountutor, nountutor, verbunderclassman, noununit, noununseen, nounvisual aid, nounvocational, adjectivewhiteboard, nounworkbook, nounworksheet, nounX, nounyearbook, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a bus timetable
Phrases· The bus timetable changes on January 31st.
► draw up a timetable/schedule· They haven’t yet drawn up a timetable for the elections.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► heavy schedule/timetable/day etc
1[transitive] to plan that something will happen at a particular time in the future SYN schedule: - But Joe was concerned about the heavy schedule he had to keep in order to maintain that income.
- I understand the importance of the statement, but we have a heavy day ahead of us.
- Quite apart from the vines, I have a heavy day ahead of me - a lot of serious talking to do.
- The distant baying of a hound tugged at the heavy day.
- We have a very heavy day ahead of us.
The carnival parade is timetabled for 12.00 on both days.2[intransitive, transitive] to arrange the times at which classes will take place in a school or college SYN schedule American English: The course is timetabled for one period each week. Art students have very few timetabled hours.GRAMMAR Timetable is usually passive.—timetabling noun [uncountable]