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make an appointment

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make an appointment (with someone)

to schedule a meeting with someone. I made an appointment with the doctor for late today. The professor wouldn't see me unless I made an appointment.

See also: make

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]

See also: make