reschedule

American  

[ree-skej-ool, -ool, -oo-uhl, ree-shed-yool, -shej-ool] / riˈskɛdʒ ul, -ʊl, -u əl, riˈʃɛd yul, -ˈʃɛdʒ ul /

verb (used with object)

rescheduled, rescheduling

1. to schedule for another or later time.

   to reschedule a baseball game because of rain.

2. (of a loan) to extend the time for repaying, often granting concessions on interest rates, amount of payments, etc..

   to reschedule debts from developing countries.

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reschedule British  

/ riːˈʃɛdjuːl, -skɛdʒʊəl /

verb

1. to change the time, date, or schedule of

2. to arrange a revised schedule for repayment of (a debt)

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Etymology

Origin of reschedule

First recorded in 1965–70; re- + schedule

Example Sentences

It directed passengers to its app if we wanted to try to reschedule.

From The Wall Street Journal

This may have been a classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” moment, as the price had doubled over the preceding days on media reports that rescheduling was imminent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are working to assist affected customers with rescheduling,” a spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Soon after the announcement, U.S. consulates began rescheduling appointments for future dates, some as late as summer 2026, leaving employees who required appointments unable to return.

From Los Angeles Times

Ticketholders for the canceled shows will be able to reschedule to the new dates.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjourn
• postpone
• shelve
• suspend