26984 words

appoints

5 definitions • 10 examples
1
to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

Examples:

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.
2
to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:

Examples:

A date has been appointed for the election.
3
to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

Examples:

4
to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:

Examples:

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.
5
to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:

Examples:

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

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