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

For the time being, most airports across the country remain operational, and airlines like Delta are working to rebook and reschedule flyers as needed.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

Wales' women's hockey team were due to fly to Hyderabad, India via Dubai to face Scotland, Uruguay and India between 8-14 March but have had to reschedule their flights.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Many major carriers are providing passengers with winter-travel waivers that allow them to reschedule flights without having to pay a change fee, which can cost up to several hundred dollars without a waiver.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Its launch in Singapore was delayed at the last minute from December to March 2026 to complete the finishing touches, forcing the company to refund and reschedule thousands of reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

To reschedule his appointment, I'd had to take his I.D. card to the office.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Related Words

• adjourn
• postpone
• shelve
• suspend