bump in the schedule
- noun
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contratiempo en el horario
- We encountered a bump in the schedule when the speaker's flight was canceled.
Examples
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The festival had a bump in the schedule due to unexpected technical issues.
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Even a minor bump in the schedule can cause the project to run late.
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We encountered a bump in the schedule during the project.
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Did you hear about the bump in the schedule for the meeting?
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The festival had a bump in the schedule due to unexpected technical issues.
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Even a minor bump in the schedule can cause the project to run late.
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We encountered a bump in the schedule when the speaker's flight was canceled.
Synonyms
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4.1
A break in the normal flow of activity
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4.2
A small problem that causes a delay
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3.4
A delay that makes an event or activity happen later than planned
A sudden problem that stops plans from happening
Antonyms
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Morphology
The meaning is largely inferable from 'bump' (a small jolt or problem) combined with 'schedule' (timetable) so a learner can guess it means a minor disruption or delay. However, it relies on a metaphorical extension of a physical 'bump' to an abstract problem, so the exact nuance may not be fully predictable without exposure.
Etymology
The phrase bump in the schedule comes from thinking of a plan like a road: when you hit a bump, you slow down and the schedule gets pushed back. So it means 'an unexpected delay'.