verb
reschedule
ree-SHEHD-yool
Reschedule (verb) means to arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned. Example: “The dentist rescheduled my appointment to next Tuesday.”
verb
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To arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned.
"The dentist rescheduled my appointment to next Tuesday."
"Due to rain, the outdoor concert was rescheduled for the following weekend."
"We'll have to reschedule next Monday's meeting because of the public holiday."
How to use reschedule
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo move an appointment or event to a new time.
Common pairings
reschedule a meeting
reschedule an appointment
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reschedules
- Past tense
- rescheduled
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The dentist _____ my appointment to next Tuesday.
Etymology
From re- plus schedule.
Rhymes for reschedule
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What does “reschedule” mean?
The word “reschedule” means to arrange for something to happen at a different time than originally planned. In plain terms, to move an appointment or event to a new time.
How do you pronounce “reschedule”?
“Reschedule” is pronounced ree-SHEHD-yool (/ɹiˈskɛd͡ʒʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “reschedule” in a sentence?
Here is “reschedule” used in a sentence: “The dentist rescheduled my appointment to next Tuesday.”
What part of speech is “reschedule”?
“Reschedule” is a verb.
