on schedule

Idioms  

1. At the announced or expected time, as in Her first baby arrived right on schedule. Originally alluding to published railroad timetables, this expression dates from the late 1800s.

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Example Sentences

O’Brien kicked off his Oscars debut with a pledge to keep the show on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal

The completion of an original eight data center buildings are still moving forward on schedule, the source said.

From Barron's

The process helps film crews stay on schedule and be cost-effective, but doubles can also be used when actors can't - or don't - wish to do a scene.

From BBC

“We rigorously evaluate frontier AI models, including xAI, through a comprehensive internal review process. In this instance, we followed established procedures and maintain our determination to keep it on schedule,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Airbus has faced years of supply-chain disruptions in sourcing everything from engines to cabin equipment and seats, making it difficult for the company to assemble and deliver its planes to customers on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• dependable
• expeditious