0 a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:
I'd like to make an appointment with Dr Evans, please.
[ + to infinitive ] I've got an appointment to see Ms Edwards at two o'clock.
I've got a two o'clock appointment with Ms Edwards.
If he didn't have a secretary to remind him, he wouldn't keep (= remember to be present at) any of his appointments.
That's the second appointment he's missed.
1 the act of officially choosing someone for a job, or the job itself:
2 a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:
3 a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place:
an appointment with sb What time is your appointment with the bank manager?
an appointment to do sth We have appointments to see several properties.
make/arrange/schedule an appointment If they want to see me, tell them to make an appointment.
doctor's/dentist's/medical appointment She's had a lot of time off work for medical appointments.
4 the act or process of choosing someone for a job:
The appointment of a new CEO is the next step in the evolution of the company.
sb's appointment as sth His appointment as chairman is likely to be announced this week.
sb's appointment to sth Her appointment to the company triggered a wholesale shake-up of the board.
The department needs to make several new appointments.
5 someone who is chosen for a job:
Some staff believe that Mr King was an unsuitable appointment.
6 used to say that something can only be done at an agreed time that must be arranged first:
I have a four o'clock appointment at the hairdresser's.
I'm a patient of Dr Stephens, please could I make an appointment to see her?
Would a ten o'clock appointment be more convenient for you?
Please cancel my appointments for tomorrow afternoon - I have to go to a funeral.
He was eventually prevailed upon to accept the appointment.
The appointment of a female director is a quantum leap for women's equality.
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