1. to choose someone for a job or position
2. to arrange or decide on a time or place for something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The president appoints federal judges.
• She appoints her assistant as the new manager.
• The board appoints a new CEO every five years.
• The court appoints a lawyer for defendants who cannot afford one.
• The committee appoints Tuesday as the meeting day.
• He appoints 3 PM as the time for our discussion.
• The judge appoints a guardian for the child.