pencil in

idiom

Meaning

To provisionally schedule.

Examples

SIMPLE

Let's pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday.

CONTEXTUAL

I am not sure if I am free then, but let's pencil in lunch for now.

COMPLEX

Although the project timeline remains uncertain, the manager decided to pencil in the final review for late December to ensure the team stays on track.

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pencil

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