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Definition

To be late; to fail to be on time.

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In Context

  • "When the clocks are put forward at the introduction of summer time, the long-distance night trains automatically become one hour late, and continue to run late for the remainder of their journeys. […] Similarly, when the clocks are put back in the autumn, the night trains become one hour early."
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See Also

  • late-running