reschedule (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈskedʒuːl/

Definition

To change the time or date of an event, appointment, or activity to a later time.

Examples

• We had to reschedule the conference call due to a technical issue.

• Can you reschedule my dental appointment for next week?

• The flight was rescheduled because of bad weather.

How to Use reschedule

reschedule to (prepositional phrase)

To change an event to a specific new time or date. — "They had to reschedule the presentation to Thursday."

reschedule for (prepositional phrase)

To change an event to a specific new time or date. — "We will reschedule the interview for later this week."

reschedule an event (collocation)

To change the planned time for any planned activity or occasion. — "The organizers had to reschedule the entire festival."

Synonyms of reschedule

Words with a similar meaning to reschedule:

• postpone
• delay
• adjourn
• defer

Antonyms of reschedule

Words with the opposite meaning to reschedule:

• keep
• advance

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