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reliable schedule

[rɪˈlaɪəbəl ˈskɛdʒuːl]
noun phrasepl: reliable schedules
cronograma confiável
1. A timetable or plan of events that can be trusted to occur as stated, with consistent timing and minimal delays
The airline is known for maintaining a reliable schedule, with flights departing and arriving on time.
A companhia aérea é conhecida por manter um cronograma confiável, com voos partindo e chegando no horário.
2. A dependable arrangement of activities or tasks that can be relied upon to follow the specified times
The train service offers a reliable schedule that passengers can depend on daily.
O serviço de trem oferece um cronograma confiável em que os passageiros podem confiar diariamente.
Synonyms
dependable scheduletrustworthy timetableconsistent schedulepunctual schedule
Antonyms
unreliable scheduleinconsistent timetableunpredictable scheduleerratic schedule

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cronograma confiável
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
horário confiável
Alternative, slightly more colloquial usage
São Paulo
cronograma confiável
Standard business and transportation usage
Portugal
horário fiável
Portuguese preference for 'fiável' over 'confiável'; 'calendário fiável' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

on schedule
keep to a schedule
stick to a timetable
run like clockwork
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