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timetable
(taɪmteɪbəl)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense timetables, present participle timetabling, past tense, past participle timetabled
1. countable noun
A timetable is a plan of the times when particular events are to take place.
The timetable was hopelessly optimistic.
Don't you realize we're working to a timetable? We have to have results.
The two countries are to try to agree a timetable for formal talks. [+ for]
Synonyms: schedule, programme, agenda, list More Synonyms of timetable
2. countable noun
In a school or college, a timetable is a list that shows the times in the week at which particular subjects are taught. You can also refer to the range of subjects that a student learns or the classes that a teacher teaches as their timetable.
[British] Options are offered subject to staff availability and the constraints of the timetable.
Members of the union will continue to teach their full timetables.
regional note: in AM, usually use class schedule3. countable noun
A timetable is a list of the times when trains, boats, buses, or aeroplanes are supposed to arrive at or leave from a particular place.
[mainly British] For a local bus timetable, contact Dyfed County Council.
regional note: in AM, usually use schedule 4. verb [usually passive]
If something is timetabled, it is scheduled to happen or do something at a particular time.
[mainly British] On both days, three very different trains will be timetabled. [be VERB-ed]
Opie is timetabled to work a four-day week. [be VERB-ed to-infinitive]
Synonyms: schedule, plan, arrange, organize More Synonyms of timetable
timetabling uncountable noun
Timetabling is a nightmare for all schools.
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timetable in British English
(ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl)
noun
1.
a list or table of events arranged according to the time when they take place; schedule
verb
2. (transitive)
to include in or arrange according to a timetable
3. (intransitive)
to draw up a timetable
timetable in American English
(ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl)
noun
a schedule of the times certain things are to happen, esp. of the times of arrival and departure of airplanes, trains, buses, etc.
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British English: timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbl/ NOUN
A timetable is a plan of the times when particular events are to take place.
We will send you a detailed timetable and information about the activities.
- American English: timetable
- Arabic: جَدْوَلٌ زَمَنِيّ
- Brazilian Portuguese: programação
- Chinese: 时刻表
- Croatian: raspored
- Czech: časový rozvrh
- Danish: tidsplan
- Dutch: dienstregeling
- European Spanish: horario
- Finnish: aikataulu bussin tms.
- French: emploi du temps
- German: Zeitplan
- Greek: ωρολόγιο πρόγραμμα
- Italian: orario
- Japanese: 時刻表
- Korean: 시간표
- Norwegian: rutetabell
- Polish: rozkład jazdy
- European Portuguese: horário
- Romanian: orar
- Russian: расписание
- Latin American Spanish: horario
- Swedish: tidtabell
- Thai: ตารางเวลา
- Turkish: program
- Ukrainian: розклад
- Vietnamese: lịch trình
Chinese translation of 'timetable'
timetable
(ˈtaɪmteɪbl)
n (c)
- (Brit, Rail )
时(時)刻表
(shíkèbiǎo) (个(個), gè)美 = schedule - (Brit, Scol)
课(課)程表
(kèchéngbiǎo) (个(個), gè)美 = class schedule - (= programme of events)
计(計)划(劃)表
(jìhuàbiǎo) (个(個), gè)
1 (noun)
Definition
a plan of the times when a job or activity should be done
The timetable was hopelessly optimistic.
Synonyms
schedule
He has been forced to adjust his schedule.
programme
the programme of events for the forthcoming year
agenda
This is sure to be an item on the agenda next week.
list
There were six names on the list.
diary
My diary is pretty full next week.
calendar
order of the day
2 (noun)
Definition
a plan of the times when different subjects or classes are taught in a school or college
Latin was not included on the timetable.
Synonyms
syllabus
the history syllabus
course
I'll shortly be beginning a course on the modern novel.
curriculum
programme
a detailed ten-step programme of study with attainment targets
teaching programme
(verb)
Definition
to set a time when a particular thing should be done
I had nothing timetabled around this lunch-break.
Synonyms
schedule
No new talks are scheduled.
plan
I had been planning a trip to the West Coast.
arrange
She arranged an appointment for Friday afternoon.
organize
We need someone to help organize our campaign.
set
A date will be set for a future meeting.
book
She booked herself a flight home last night.
programme
His homework is more manageable now because it is programmed into his schedule.
set up
line up
slate (informal)
The meeting is slated for next Thursday.
slot in
fix up
prearrange
Synonyms of 'timetable'
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of course
Definition
a complete series of lessons or lectures
I'll shortly be beginning a course on the modern novel.
Synonyms
classes,
course of study,
programme,
schedule,
lectures,
curriculum,
studies
in the sense of diary
Definition
a written record of daily events, appointments, or observations
My diary is pretty full next week.
Synonyms
engagement book,
schedule,
agenda,
calendar,
timetable,
organizer,
Filofax,
appointment book,
personal organizer
in the sense of list
Definition
an item-by-item record of names or things, usually written one below the other
There were six names on the list.
Synonyms
inventory,
record,
listing,
series,
roll,
file,
schedule,
index,
register,
catalogue,
directory,
tally,
invoice,
syllabus,
tabulation,
leet (Scottish)
in the sense of organize
Definition
to plan and arrange (something)
We need someone to help organize our campaign.
Synonyms
arrange,
run,
plan,
form,
prepare,
establish,
set up,
shape,
schedule,
frame,
look after,
be responsible for,
construct,
constitute,
devise,
put together,
take care of,
see to (informal),
get together,
marshal,
contrive,
get going,
coordinate,
fix up,
straighten out,
lay the foundations of,
lick into shape,
jack up (New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of plan
Definition
to form a plan (for)
I had been planning a trip to the West Coast.
Synonyms
devise,
arrange,
prepare,
scheme,
frame,
plot,
draft,
organize,
outline,
invent,
formulate,
contrive,
think out,
concoctin the sense of programme
Definition
a planned series of events
the programme of events for the forthcoming year
Synonyms
schedule,
plan,
agenda,
timetable,
listing,
list,
line-up,
calendar,
orderin the sense of programme
a detailed ten-step programme of study with attainment targets
Synonyms
course,
curriculum,
syllabusin the sense of programme
Definition
to schedule (something) as a programme
His homework is more manageable now because it is programmed into his schedule.
Synonyms
schedule,
plan,
timetable,
book,
bill,
list,
design,
arrange,
work out,
line up,
organize,
lay on,
formulate,
map out,
itemize,
prearrange
in the sense of set
Definition
to arrange or establish
A date will be set for a future meeting.
Synonyms
arrange,
decide (upon),
settle,
name,
establish,
determine,
fix,
schedule,
appoint,
specify,
allocate,
designate,
ordain,
fix up,
agree upon
in the sense of slate
Definition
to plan or schedule
The meeting is slated for next Thursday.
Synonyms
schedule,
plan,
book,
programme,
appoint,
arrange