overdue timeline

[/ˌoʊvərˈduː ˈtaɪmlɪn/]
noun phrasepl: overdue timelines
cronograma atrasado
1. A schedule or plan for completing tasks or milestones that has exceeded its original deadline or expected completion date
The project has an overdue timeline and needs immediate intervention to get back on track.
O projeto possui um cronograma atrasado e necessita de intervenção imediata para voltar aos trilhos.
2. A sequence of planned events or deliverables that has fallen behind schedule
Management is concerned about the overdue timeline for the software release.
A gerência está preocupada com o cronograma atrasado para o lançamento do software.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, having an 'overdue timeline' is a significant concern that often triggers project reviews, resource reallocations, and stakeholder communications. In Brazil, this is frequently addressed in 'reuniões de alinhamento' (alignment meetings), while in the USA, it typically prompts escalation reports and corrective action plans. The phrase is particularly common in tech, construction, and product development industries.
NYC Slang
behind the eight ball / running late
Synonyms / Sinônimos
delayed schedulebehind schedulelate timelinemissed deadlineextended timeline
Antonyms / Antônimos
on-time timelineahead of scheduleearly completionpunctual schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cronograma atrasado
Most common usage in business and project management contexts
São Paulo
cronograma atrasado / prazo vencido
Common in corporate and tech industry environments
Rio de Janeiro
cronograma atrasado
Standard business terminology
Portugal
calendário vencido / cronograma em atraso
Slightly different phrasing but same meaning; 'calendário' also used for timeline

Related Words

deadlinemilestoneproject managementschedule slippagedelaydelivery date

Related Idioms & Phrases

behind schedule
running behind
slipping deadline
playing catch-up
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