make an appointment
Idioms-
Assign someone to a particular office or position, as in When the head of White House security resigned, it was up to the President to make an appointment . [Mid-1800s]
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Schedule a meeting with someone, as in Do I need to make another appointment with the doctor? [Mid-1700s]
Example Sentences
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Kelmar said the most important tip is to ask that question the right way when you’re calling to make an appointment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“I was like, I’ll make an appointment and see what happens.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
You can either walk in or make an appointment and tell them what’s up.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
The pulmonologist suggested I make an appointment with NYU’s oncologist that specialized in lung cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
"Some things can't be rushed. Come back tomorrow? Maybe make an appointment?"
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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