pencil in
Add provisionally perhaps
To pencil in is to schedule tentatively, with the understanding that plans may change: Let me pencil in lunch for Tuesday.
The phrase evokes writing in pencil rather than ink—easily erased if needed.
It often carries a note of uncertainty or provisional commitment: I'll pencil you in, but I might have to reschedule.
Date-tracking system
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- bookBound written work
- reserveSupply kept back
diary · planner · date · time · availability · meeting · engagement · block out
Conditional and possibly temporary
- uncertainNot firmly known
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- conditionalDependent on prerequisites
- flexibleAble to bend freely
pending · unconfirmed · subject to change · iffy · tentative · indefinite · noncommittal · undecided
calendar
Date-tracking system
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- slotNarrow slit for insertion
- bookBound written work
reserve · diary · planner · date · time · availability · meeting · engagement · block out · mark down
provisional
Conditional and possibly temporary
- uncertainNot firmly known
- preliminaryBefore the main part
- conditionalDependent on prerequisites
flexible · pending · unconfirmed · subject to change · iffy · tentative · indefinite · noncommittal · undecided · not final
- scheduling termsASAP, appointment, meeting, booking, reservation
- cautioncareful, be careful, cautious, caution, watch out
- Maybesmaybe, perhaps, possibly, probably, might