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crowded schedule
/ˈkraʊdɪd ˈʃɛdʒuːl/
a busy or overloaded timetable
With a crowded schedule, she barely has time to eat lunch.
Her timetable is packed with activities, leaving little free time.
informal
a schedule filled with many activities or appointments, leaving little free time
The CEO's crowded schedule made it difficult to arrange a meeting.
His timetable was packed with back-to-back appointments.
Students often complain about their crowded schedules during exam season.
They have many classes, assignments, and study sessions to juggle.
This phrase is commonly used to describe a hectic or overwhelming daily routine.
Collocations
manage a crowded scheduleto handle a busy timetable effectivelyavoid a crowded scheduleto keep a timetable with fewer commitments
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Time Management
Use tools like calendars or apps to organize a crowded schedule efficiently.
Gold Rule
Prioritize Tasks
When facing a crowded schedule, prioritize tasks to avoid burnout.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'crowded' (full of people or activities) and 'schedule' (a plan of activities).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in professional, academic, or personal contexts to describe a lack of free time.
Word Breakdown
crowded
full of people or activities
adjectiveschedule
a plan of activities or events
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