reschedule
/ˌriːˈʃed.juːl/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To change the time or date of something to a later or different time. People use it for meetings, appointments, flights, and events.
- Can we reschedule the meeting for Friday?
- The doctor rescheduled my appointment.
- They had to reschedule the interview.
Adinary Nuance
Reschedule means to change a planned time. It is more specific than postpone, which usually means to make something later only. It is also different from cancel, which means not to do it at all. Use reschedule when the plan still happens, just at a new time.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- dời lịch
- Spanish
- reprogramar
- Chinese
- 重新安排
- Japanese
- 日程を変更する
- Korean
- 일정을 변경하다
Etymology
Formed in English from re- + schedule. It became common as schedules and formal planning became more important in modern life.
Common phrases
reschedule a meetingreschedule an appointmentreschedule for laterreschedule due to
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Frequently asked questions
- Is reschedule formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in both spoken and written English.
- What is the difference between reschedule and postpone?
- Reschedule changes the time. Postpone usually means make it later, often without naming the new time.
- Can I reschedule a flight or interview?
- Yes. You can reschedule many planned events, appointments, and interviews.
- Does reschedule mean cancel?
- No. Reschedule means the plan still happens at a new time.