appointments

[əˈpɔɪntmənts]

appointments Definition

• 1. an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
• 2. the job or duty of being in charge of something or someone

Using appointments: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appointments" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have two appointments today, one at the dentist and one with my boss.

• Example

  She missed her appointment because she forgot the time.

• Example

  He was given the appointment of CEO after the previous one retired.

appointments Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appointments

• engagements
• meetings
• dates
• schedules

Phrases with appointments

• keep an appointment

  to arrive at a scheduled meeting on time

  Example

  Make sure you keep your appointment with the doctor tomorrow.

• miss an appointment

  to fail to arrive at a scheduled meeting

  Example

  I'm sorry I missed our appointment yesterday. Can we reschedule?

• book an appointment

  to arrange a meeting with someone at a specific time and place

  Example

  I need to book an appointment with my hairdresser for next week.

Origins of appointments

from Old French 'apointer', meaning 'to designate'

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Summary: appointments in Brief

'Appointments' [əˈpɔɪntmənts] refer to arrangements to meet someone at a particular time and place. It can also mean the job or duty of being in charge of something or someone. Examples include 'I have two appointments today,' and 'He was given the appointment of CEO.' Phrases like 'keep an appointment' and 'book an appointment' are commonly used.