Pencil in

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verb

To temporarily schedule something.

I will pencil in our meeting for next Thursday.
Visual representation of "pencil in" - To temporarily schedule something

Often appears as...

  • pencil in a date
  • pencil in an appointment

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Temporarily Unsure

Use 'pencil in' to show the plan is not final and can change.

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Let's pencil in lunch at 1 PM, but I'll confirm in the morning.
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Casual Context

'Pencil in' is casual, more common in friendly or less formal business settings.

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We've penciled in a casual chat for Friday afternoon.
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Future Plans

Use it for future events that you're planning but haven't fully committed to yet.

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I have penciled in a trip next month, still looking for deals.
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