prepone

[ pree-pohn ]

verb (used with object)

, Indian English.

, pre·poned, pre·pon·ing.

1. to reschedule to an earlier day or time:

   Our Wednesday meeting has been preponed to Tuesday afternoon at 3:00.

prepone

/ priːˈpəʊn /

verb

1. to bring forward to an earlier time

Word History and Origins

Origin of prepone¹

First recorded in 1970–75; pre- + (post)pone

Word History and Origins

Origin of prepone¹

C20: pre- + ( post ) pone

Example Sentences

Lately, observers have been arguing that useful Indianisms such as prepone should form part of the global vocabulary of our language.

From The Guardian

When expressions like “lol” and “bae” are part of modern lingo, can we sneer at prepone and its ilk?

From The Guardian

An Indian will "prepone" a meeting, and only if you're quick enough to calculate "postpone" in reverse have you any chance of showing up on time.

From Time Magazine Archive