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

time managementphrase
the process of organizing and planning how to divide one's time
work-life balancephrase
the equilibrium between professional and personal life

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
adjective
+
schedule
a plan of activities or events
noun
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