make an appointment

1. 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]

2. Schedule a meeting with someone, as in Do I need to make another appointment with the doctor? [Mid-1700s]

Example Sentences

“She came with a whole bunch of military people dressed in their military gear. And I said I’m not letting you in here. We work here. We don’t know what your intent is. If she had good intentions, you know what professionals do? They call and make an appointment. They don’t show up unannounced with dozens of people carrying guns,” Thompson said.

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She recommends calling ahead to make an appointment, to avoid unnecessary trips to the pharmacy.

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Whenever anyone calls to make an appointment at Palace, they are greeted with a comprehensive list of questions: What’s the project?

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Members of the Commons and Lords mingle here and technically you can turn up here as a member of the public and ask to see your MP, although you are encouraged to make an appointment.

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In April the department eliminated a requirement that people must make an appointment to relinquish a pet.

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