Let's Schedule a Meeting – Meaning & Examples

Meaning 1：arrange a meeting time (Let's schedule a meeting)

Let's schedule a meeting 🔊

/lets ˈskɛdʒuːl ə ˈmiːtɪŋ/

phr.

This is a common way to suggest setting a specific time for a discussion or gathering with others.

Team scheduling a meeting on a digital calendar

arrange a meeting time 🔊

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/əˈreɪndʒ ə ˈmiːtɪŋ taɪm/

phr.

To propose or set a specific time for a formal or informal discussion with one or more people.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Let's = let us; schedule (v.) from Latin schedula; meeting from meet + -ing.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'Let's set a date' – Schedule like 'Sked' + 'ule'.

📖 Example

Let's schedule a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the new project plan with the whole team. 🔊 Let's schedule a meeting next Tuesday to discuss the new project plan with the whole team.

🔗 Collocations

schedule a meeting with – arrange a meeting together with someone

schedule a meeting for – set a meeting to occur at a particular time or purpose

schedule a meeting at – arrange a meeting at a specific location or time

🔄 Synonyms

set up a meeting (phr.) – to arrange or organize a meeting

arrange a meeting (phr.) – to plan and coordinate a meeting

book a meeting (phr.) – to reserve a time slot for a meeting, often on a calendar

🚫 Antonyms

cancel a meeting (phr.) – to call off a previously arranged meeting

postpone a meeting (phr.) – to delay a meeting to a later time

📖 Cultural Story

Commonly used in business settings to propose arranging a discussion. Reflects the importance of time management in professional culture.