underbook
|un/der/book|
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/ˌʌndərˈbʊk/
🇬🇧
/ˌʌndəˈbʊk/
book less than needed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'underbook' originates from the prefix 'under-' meaning 'below' or 'less than' and the word 'book' meaning 'to reserve or schedule'.
Historical Evolution
'underbook' is a modern English word formed by combining 'under-' and 'book'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to book less than needed', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to book fewer reservations or orders than the capacity or demand.
The hotel decided to underbook rooms to avoid overbooking issues.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45