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appointment

noun B1
1

randevu, görüşme A2

a scheduled meeting between two or more people at a particular time and place

I called the clinic to set up an appointment for a check-up.

  • Our appointment starts at nine o'clock, so please be ready.
  • She missed her appointment and had to reschedule for the following week.
  • The professor reminded the students to attend their appointments for the lab sessions.
  • Despite the heavy traffic, he arrived early for his important appointment with the board.
  • make an appointment · randevu ayarlamak She made an appointment with the dentist for next Monday.
  • keep an appointment · randevuya uymak
  • make an appointment with sb You should make an appointment with the doctor.
  • cancel an appointment I had to cancel my appointment because of a sudden illness.

sb: somebody · sth: something

2

görev, atama B2

the act of assigning someone to a position or job, or the position itself that has been assigned

The university announced the appointment of a new dean last Friday.

  • After years of service, she finally received a senior appointment within the ministry.
  • His appointment as ambassador was praised by the diplomatic community.
  • The committee's appointment process was scrutinized for transparency and fairness.
  • Critics argued that the appointment was politically motivated rather than merit-based.
  • receive an appointment · görev almak She received an appointment as the new department head.
  • political appointment · siyasi atama The president announced several political appointments yesterday.
  • be appointed to sth He was appointed to the role of chief financial officer.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: position

opposite: dismissal

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