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appoint

UK
/əˈpɔɪnt/
US
/əˈpɔɪnt/

Translations

appointverb
appointed
Past Simple
appointed
Past Participle
appointing
Gerund
UK
/əˈpɔɪnt/
US
/əˈpɔɪnt/
They will appoint a date for the next meeting soon.
Ils vont bientôt fixer la date de la prochaine réunion.
The board decided to appoint her as the new CEO.
Le conseil a décidé de la nommer nouvelle directrice générale.
Additional translations
aménagerPour un lieu ou un intérieur, souvent avec une nuance soignée ou luxueuse.
attribuerDomaine juridique.
Synonyms
designate
assign
nominate
select
delegate
install
establish
Antonyms
remove
dismiss
discharge
appointnoun
appoints
pl
UK
/əˈpɔɪnt/
US
/əˈpɔɪnt/
Archaic/rare use meaning an appointment, arrangement, or equipment (often plural).
Additional translations
meublesEmploi archaïque, généralement au pluriel.

Definitions

appointverb
To assign a job or role to someone.
The board decided to appoint her as the new CEO.
To fix or set a time or place for an event.
They will appoint a date for the next meeting soon.
To furnish or equip (a place or object) suitably or richly.
They appointed each cabin with handcrafted furniture and fine linens.
Law: To determine the disposition of property by exercising a power of appointment.
The trustee may appoint the assets to any of the surviving children.
appointnoun
(Archaic) An appointment, arrangement, or provision; equipment or furnishings (usually plural).
The travelers packed their appoints carefully before setting out.
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