[run] late
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to be behind schedule or not arrive at a destination or appointment at the expected or planned time
- Despite their efforts, the flight ended up running late due to weather delays.
- Please excuse my tardiness, my train ran late and I couldn't get here any sooner.
- I'm sorry, I'll be running late for our meeting today due to unexpected traffic.
- The event is scheduled to start at 7 PM, but it's not uncommon for it to run late.
- Running late is not an option today, as we have a tight schedule to stick to.