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

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."

How to use reschedule

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo move an appointment or event to a new time.

Common pairings

reschedule a meeting reschedule an appointment

Word forms

rescheduled past tense, reschedules singular

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Etymology

From re- plus schedule.

Rhymes for reschedule

mule rule Yule Jule Thule module capsule ridicule schedule molecule overrule minuscule

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Frequently asked questions

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.