- [countable] a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
- I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock.
- to book/make/keep an appointment
- Do you have an appointment?
- She has a doctor's appointment in twenty minutes.
- Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance).
- an appointment book
- appointment with somebody an appointment with my agent/doctor/specialist/consultant
- appointment for something an appointment for a blood test
- appointment for somebody to do something She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor.
Extra ExamplesTopics Healthcareb1, Working lifeb1- He called without an appointment.
- Tom has been given an appointment at the local hospital.
- I assume he'll come at his usual 10 a.m. appointment time.
- I didn't know if I would get an appointment at such short notice.
- He failed to keep his appointment.
- She has already broken three appointments.
- Patients may be charged for missed appointments.
- The hospital needs to allow more time for outpatient appointments.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- important
- urgent
- first
- …
- have
- arrange
- book
- …
- book
- calendar
- time
- …
- by appointment
- with an appointment
- without an appointment
- …
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- [countable, uncountable] the act of choosing a person for a job or position of responsibility; the fact of being chosen for a job, etc.
- They announced the appointments of key security officials.
- the appointment of a new captain for the England team
- appointment to something her recent appointment to the post
- appointment as something his appointment as principal
- appointments and dismissals
Extra ExamplesTopics Working lifeb2- The board has confirmed the appointment of Howard Kendall as Sales Manager.
- The President secured the appointment of a close friend.
- the first appointments to the new government
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- key
- formal
- official
- …
- make
- announce
- confirm
- …
- process
- appointment to
- [countable] a job or position of responsibility
- a permanent/first appointment
- The department wished her success in her new appointment as sales manager.
- I would like to congratulate you on your appointment.
Synonyms jobjobposition ▪ post ▪ vacancy ▪ appointmentThese are all words for a position doing work for which you receive regular payment.job work for which you receive regular payment:- He’s trying to get a job in a bank.
- a senior position in a large corporation
- a key post in the new government
- We have several vacancies for casual workers.
- This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.
- a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
- to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
- to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post
Extra Examples- Employees may not hold any other appointments.
- He takes up his appointment in January.
- He was offered an appointment in the Education Department.
- Miss Green resigned her appointment as our regional representative.
- The college terminated the appointments of six professors.
- He spent the first month of his new appointment going through the firm's financial records.
- This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.
- Those taking up senior government appointments are all vetted.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- permanent
- temporary
- lifetime
- …
- hold
- give somebody
- offer somebody
- …
- [countable] a person chosen for a job or position of responsibility
- Government ministers and other political appointments are frequently replaced.
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French apointement, from apointer, from a point ‘to a point’.
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