reschedule

verb

re·​sched·​ule (ˌ)rē-ˈske-(ˌ)jül 

-jəl

Canadian also -ˈshe-

British usually -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyül

rescheduled; rescheduling; reschedules

transitive verb

: to schedule or plan again according to a different timetable

especially : to defer required payment of (a debt or loan)

Examples of reschedule in a Sentence

She called to reschedule her appointment.

The meeting was rescheduled for Tuesday.

He rescheduled his college loans.

Recent Examples on the Web

Some struggled to find accommodations while they were stranded away from home, and others were left unable to reschedule flights. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Consider rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening if possible. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Seventeen-year-old Dimpy Gola (name changed) sat the NEET exam twice this year, first in May and then again when it was rescheduled in June. — Priyanka Salve,raksha Murali, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

In the event a group sail doesn't fill, Brooklyn Sail may reach out 24 to 48 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel with a full refund. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above