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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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
You can either call them directly, or you can make an appointment to go to a local office.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025
She recommends calling ahead to make an appointment, to avoid unnecessary trips to the pharmacy.
From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025
“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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