run behind
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to be later than expected
Literal meaning: to move behind something while running
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
neutral
to be late compared with a planned or expected time
"Sorry I'm late — the meeting ran behind."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common for schedules, meetings, transport, and personal routines.
Commonly used with
schedule time train meeting project class
Forms
Base
run behind
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs behind
he/she/it
Past simple
ran behind
yesterday
Past participle
run behind
have + pp
-ing form
running behind
continuous
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