appointments

[əˈpɔɪntmənts]

appointments Definition

  • 1an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place
  • 2the 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

  • to arrive at a scheduled meeting on time

    Example

    Make sure you keep your appointment with the doctor tomorrow.

  • to fail to arrive at a scheduled meeting

    Example

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

  • 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.