appoint

5 definitions • 10 examples

to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

We've appointed three new teachers this year.

He's just been appointed (as) director of the publishing division.

[ + to infinitive ] A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims.

to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:

A date has been appointed for the election.

to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

Commissioner Curtis was appointed by President Bush.

to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

They still have not appointed his replacement.

appoint sb sth She was appointed Chief Executive about 3 years ago.

appoint sb as sth KPMG were appointed as administrators.

appoint sb to do sth A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims.

to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:

Start the meeting at the appointed time and stick to the agenda.