English · Greetings & Phrases
run late
/rʌn leɪt/
[/rʌn leɪt/]
be behind schedule
Intermediatephrase
Definition
To be behind schedule or later than expected.
Example
Sorry, I'm running late; start without me.
Sorry, I'm running late; start without me.
Etymology
From 'run' used to mean to proceed or operate, plus 'late'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common when apologising for lateness.