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to schedule

to schedule

789 3.0
To arrange something to happen at a certain time
  • verb
  • /ˈskɛdʒuːl/
translation icon : programar
  • Now then, the hanging will go on as scheduled, 7:00 a.m. sharp.
  • schedule a meeting
  • schedule an appointment
  • schedule a time

I was like, Oh yeah, I need to schedule time to process things.

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Examples

  • Plus you can schedule weekly video or phone sessions.

  • KLEB: Mercier is scheduled to give a presentation to the city planning commission, this afternoon.

  • So now I schedule my family things first.

  • I was like, Oh yeah, I need to schedule time to process things.

  • We are, we are trying to schedule him for next week, so look forward to that.

  • You can find the agent that you want to schedule the showing for as well.

  • We'll try to schedule you for another day.

  • Victoria scheduled our fertility appointment for today.

  • Buffer is a great way to schedule posts to your social media.

  • I need to schedule a meeting with the project team for next Tuesday.

Synonyms

to arrange
vsto schedule
814 2.0

To plan and organize something so it can happen

focuses specifically on setting a time for something to happen
to program
vsto schedule
  • US
53 3.1

To plan the times and order of events

focuses on setting a time for one event rather than sequencing many
to slate
vsto schedule
45 5.5

To officially schedule a person or event for a specific time

involves planning timing without the official nomination or formal selection element
to slot
vsto schedule
8 4.0

To assign a time or place for something

is about planning generally rather than assigning a precise position or time
to prearrange
vsto schedule
8 4.1

To plan something ahead of time

may plan timing without doing so well before the event
to calendar
vsto schedule
1 4.2

To put an event on a schedule so people know the time

means planning when something will happen rather than only recording it
to book in for
vsto schedule
  • UK
3.2

To arrange a time and reserve a place for a class or appointment

involves planning timing generally rather than making formal reservations

Antonyms

814 1.0

To decide that a planned event will not happen

Idioms

78 2.0

Happens at the planned time and is not late

Finished before the planned time

Phrasal Verbs

To keep to the planned time for an activity without being late

Set a time for a surgery to happen

Change the time of someone's planned activities

Compounds

A time with many activities and little rest

4 3.2

Not happening when planned and running late

repayment schedule
  • Specialized
1 3.9

An agreed plan showing when and how much to pay back a loan

A small unexpected delay in a planned schedule

Giving food to a baby or animal at fixed, regular times

A list that shows how much employees are paid for each job

A plan that runs smoothly and on time because it is well organized

How Firm

to confirm
  • Formal
265 2.6
to book
439 1.8
to schedule
789 3.0
to arrange
814 2.0
to note
158 1.3

Surface Forms

schedule infinitive
schedule infinitive
scheduled past
scheduled past participle
scheduling present participle
schedules third person singular
schedules third person singular

Etymology

Schedule comes from the Latin word schedula, a small 'slip of paper' for notes. So to schedule something is to put it on your plan or set a time for it.