Double booked Meaning in English
expression · lemma: double book
Definition
To schedule two appointments, reservations, or meetings for the same time, often by mistake.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business and service settings. Can be used for people (e.g., a doctor) or places (e.g., a room). Usually accidental. Often used: 'I've double booked myself', 'The hotel double booked our room'. Similar to 'overbook', but 'overbook' is for exceeding capacity.
Example Sentences
I accidentally double booked my appointments this afternoon.
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The hotel double booked our room by mistake.
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She double booked herself for two meetings at 10 a.m.
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Sorry, I can’t make it—I’m double booked at that time.
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You’ve double booked again! That’s the third time this month.
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The restaurant apologized after they double booked our table with another group.
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