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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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 can either call them directly, or you can make an appointment to go to a local office.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2025
“I’d like to make an appointment for today as soon as possible, please.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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