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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Americans cannot apply online or via mail for the document, and must make an appointment for an in-person visit at the passport agency in Washington DC, according to the state department.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
While the ratings for “60 Minutes” get a boost from a lead-in from high-rated NFL late-afternoon games, it remains one of the few network shows that viewers make an appointment to watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
If I had heart problems, I’m not sure I’d be jazzed to make an appointment at a “heart failure clinic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
You can either walk in or make an appointment and tell them what’s up.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
“You’ve had your chance to look over these books. If you need more time, you’ll need to make an appointment, and perhaps someone can assist you.”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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