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.
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In 2022, Sezzle launched a $12.99-a-month subscription service aimed at these frequent fliers, with benefits including access to more retailers and flexibility in rescheduling payments. Hank Tucker, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025 The mayor did call the governor on Jan. 19 for his birthday, a city source close to the mayor said, but a follow-up meeting between all three chiefs has not been rescheduled. Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 Brody — who is nominated for Best Actor in Comedy Series for his role in Nobody Wants This — and the Gossip Girl alum, 38, attended the 2025 Critics Choice Awards together on Feb. 7 after was rescheduled due to the fires. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 This year's awards ceremony has been rescheduled twice as a result of the California wildfires, but with plans full steam ahead this week, here's what to know about the 30th annual Critics' Choice Awards. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reschedule 

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 20 Feb. 2025.

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