Definition: 1. A formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work. 2. The act of choosing a person for a job or position of responsibility; the fact of being chosen for a job, etc. 3. The act of putting a person into a non-elective position. 4. A meeting arranged in advance.
Use 'appointment' in a sentence:
1. She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor.
2. She dashed off to keep an appointment.
3. I'm already late for my next appointment.
4. Drake and his cohorts were not pleased with my appointment.
5. He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic.
6. If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting.
7. What is the latest time I can have an appointment?
8. I hope his appointment will simplify matters.
9. Do I need to go through my doctor to get an appointment?
10. He was already late for his appointment.
11. Leave a space of two weeks between appointments.
12. I fixed up an appointment to see her.
13. In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment.
14. Have you an appointment?
15. I have an appointment at the doctor's.
16. I hate to rush you but I have another appointment later on.
17. He would make an appointment with him to straighten out a couple of things.
18. Her appointment was seen as a consolation prize after she lost the election.
19. It's worth making an appointment before you go.
20. The appointment is at 3 p.m.
21. Robin told me firmly and pompously that he had an important business appointment.
22. I made an appointment to see a specialist.
23. Do I need to go through my doctor or can I make an appointment direct?
24. I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock.
25. The property can only be viewed by appointment.
26. This appointment was an attempt to strengthen her hand in policy discussions.
27. Our plan is to allocate one member of staff to handle appointments.
28. At the time, his appointment seemed a stroke of genius.
29. His appointment had been cleared by the board.
30. He failed to keep the appointment.
31. Please contact my secretary to make an appointment.
32. His appointment to the cabinet would please the right wing.
33. If you can't remember your number, write it in code in an appointment book.
34. His current preoccupation is the appointment of the new manager.
35. There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director.
36. When is your next appointment?
37. A background check is normally a preliminary to a presidential appointment.
38. The appointment of a woman was one in the eye for male domination.
39. She has an appointment with her accountant.
40. This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.
41. She arranged an appointment for Friday afternoon at four-fifteen.
42. Can I arrange an appointment for Monday?
43. She sounded upset when I said you couldn't give her an appointment.
