reschedule

verb

re·​sched·​ule (ˌ)rē-ˈske-(ˌ)jül How to pronounce reschedule (audio)
-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 Last week, Judge rescheduled a hearing for arguments over a trial change of venue for June 27. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2024 However, isolated showers and thunderstorms could be possible in the Milwaukee area after 6 p.m. Will the statewide tornado drill be rescheduled? Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024 Medlock also rescheduled Noel's jury trial date for Nov. 6, according to court records. Leo Bertucci, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024 The legendary rock band announced on X Wednesday that the Cincinnati show in its Peace Out Tour, which was originally set to take place Jan. 4, has been rescheduled to Oct. 17 at Heritage Bank Center. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 10 Apr. 2024 The bulk of the dates are rescheduled, but the band added three cities: Pittsburgh, Orlando and Philadelphia, where their goodbye run kicked off last September. USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024 Ozone levels are generally highest in the afternoon, so consider rescheduling activities and taking more breaks. Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024 However, just before the auction began, the trustee revealed that the foreclosure would be delayed and rescheduled due to the bankruptcy filing. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024 Chinese financial institutions are believed to have rescheduled payments for about $2 billion in those debts since 2020, helping Laos to avoid an outright default and relieving some pressure on the economy. Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reschedule was in 1878

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“Reschedule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reschedule. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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