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

However, some scientists believe the protocols that have been put in place are insufficient and have instead called for afternoon matches to be rescheduled. —Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

But whether the event can be rescheduled is only one question on the dinner table. —ABC News, 18 May 2026

Primaries for 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th congressional districts have been rescheduled. —Stephen Fowler, NPR, 18 May 2026

Days before it was scheduled to begin, the jury trial of a North Texas sheriff accused of abusing his office and retaliating against witnesses was rescheduled, according to court records. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above