1 [C] ~ (with sb) a formal arrangement to meet or visit sb at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work:
She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. * I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. * an appointment with my lawyer * to keep an appointment * Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). * Do you have an appointment? * an appointment for a blood test
2 [C,U] ~ (as / to sth) the act of choosing a person for a job or position of responsibility; the fact of being chosen for a job, etc:
Following her recent appointment to the post... * his appointment as principal * the appointment of a new captain for the England team * appointments and dismissals
3 [C] (especially BrE) a job or position of responsibility:
a permanent / first appointment * The department wished him success in his new appointment as sales manager.
