Word
reschedule
Phoneticsresched·ule
US/ɹiˈskɛdʒuɫ/
UK/ɹɪstʃˈɛdjuːl/
Definition
v. to change the time or date of an event or meeting. You do this when the original plan no longer works.
v. to change the time or date of an appointment, meeting, or event. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the event being moved.
Examples
“We need to reschedule the meeting for next week.”
“The flight was delayed due to bad weather, so the airline had to reschedule the departure for the following morning.”
“After the initial hearing was postponed due to a lack of evidence, the judge ordered the case to be rescheduled for a date when all witnesses would be available.”
Examples
simple
“We need to reschedule the meeting for next week.”
contextual
“The flight was delayed due to bad weather, so the airline had to reschedule the departure for the following morning.”
complex
“After the initial hearing was postponed due to a lack of evidence, the judge ordered the case to be rescheduled for a date when all witnesses would be available.”
Real-World Examples
“Affected trusts have been forced to reschedule planned surgeries.” “It’s unclear when those appointments will be rescheduled.” Etymology
From re- + schedule.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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