double-book
|dou/ble-book|
B2
/ˈdʌbəl bʊk/
schedule conflict
Etymology
Etymology Information
'double-book' originates from the combination of 'double' and 'book', where 'double' means 'twice' and 'book' means 'to reserve'.
Historical Evolution
'double-book' evolved from the practice of booking or reserving something twice, leading to scheduling conflicts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reserve twice', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to schedule two events or appointments for the same time slot.
The hotel accidentally double-booked the room.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45