B2nounworkbusiness
US/ˈtaɪm.laɪn/
UK/ˈtaɪm.laɪn/
a plan showing when each part of a project will happen, or a list of events in order
In context
The manager shared a timeline for the product launch with the whole team.
Delays at the supplier forced us to extend the project timeline by two weeks.
The report includes a timeline of the main events during the economic crisis.
Words that go with timeline
noun + noun
- project timelineThe project timeline is posted on the company intranet.
verb + noun
- set a timelineWe need to set a timeline for the renovation.
adjective + noun
- tight timelineA tight timeline left no room for mistakes.
- realistic timelinePlease give us a realistic timeline for the repairs.
verb + preposition
- stick to the timelineThe contractor promised to stick to the timeline.
noun + preposition
- timeline for deliveryWhat is the timeline for delivery of the new desks?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
time lineCorrect: timeline