Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue
usu. 遅れる
アンディはけっしてデートにおくれたことはない。Andy is never late for a date. to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)
oft. 後れる
to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
oft. 後れる
to be slow (of a clock or watch)
Also written 後れる【おくれる】