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Timetable I ˈtaɪmteɪbl Bus/Train Showing Times Sport Longer

Word timetable
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈtaɪmteɪbl / NAmE / ˈtaɪmteɪbl /
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  • a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave)
  • we have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school).
  • sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools).
  • i have a busy timetable this week (= i have planned to do many things).
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timetable

(noun)BrE / ˈtaɪmteɪbl / NAmE / ˈtaɪmteɪbl /
  1. a list showing the times at which particular events will happen
    • a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave)
    • We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school).
    • Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools).
  2. a plan of when you expect or hope particular events to happen
    • synonym schedule
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/schedule_1
    • I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things).
    • The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks.
    • The Diary of Anne Frank.
    • a bus/train timetable.

    Extra Examples

    • Implementation of the reforms was kept to a very strict timetable.
    • It said in the timetable that a train was due at 5.30.
    • The administration refused to set out a specific timetable for troop withdrawal.
    • The delegates outlined what they considered a realistic timetable for troop withdrawal.
    • a full timetable of teaching
    • I have a busy schedule/timetable this week.
    • Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable.
    • We have a new timetable each term.
    • a bus/flight/train timetable
    • the government’s timetable for the peace talks
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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