Unbook

To cancel a reservation, appointment, or booking; to reverse a previously confirmed arrangement. This action effectively frees up a resource (such as a hotel room, a flight seat, or a doctor's time) that was temporarily held for a specific individual or purpose. The term implies a formal act of rescinding or annulling a booking, often involving notification to the service provider. 'Unbooking' typically involves communication, such as calling a hotel or using an online portal, to alert the relevant party of the changed plans. It's a critical action when schedules shift or plans change, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Proper 'unbooking' helps avoid charges for no-shows, it allows other people to take advantage of the slot/time, and is considered good etiquette.

Unbook meaning with examples

• After reviewing his schedule, John realized he had a conflict and needed to unbook his massage appointment. He promptly called the spa to cancel and avoid any late fees. He chose another day. This ensures the massage therapist has time to reallocate.
• The airline sent a notification about our cancelled flight. After the flight was cancelled due to weather, we had to quickly unbook the connecting hotel room, since we would not arrive on time. We rebooked a different flight, but it meant we had to quickly book another hotel.
• Due to an unexpected family emergency, Sarah had to unbook her table at the expensive restaurant for tonight. She notified the establishment well in advance, allowing them to offer the reservation to another patron and avoid any potential cancellation fees.
• The project manager had to unbook the conference room after the meeting was postponed. She sent a notification to the facilities team and canceled the room booking in the shared calendar, ensuring the space became available for another team.
• Because of an unexpected illness, the professor had to unbook the lecture hall for the scheduled guest speaker. The professor immediately notified the speaker and students, and arranged to reschedule the talk, avoiding disappointment and disarray.