[come] late
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to arrive at a specific location, event, or appointment after the expected or scheduled time
- I apologize for coming late to the meeting; I got caught in traffic.
- She had to come late to the party due to a prior commitment.
- It's considered disrespectful to come late to a job interview.
- The students who come late to class may miss important information.
- Please don't come late to the conference; the keynote speaker will begin on time.