Appoint to Meaning in English

expression

US

əˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

uh-POYNT too, tuh, tih

UK

ɐpˈɔɪnt/ /tˈuː

uh-POYNT TOO

Definition

To officially choose someone for a particular position, job, or role.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and often used in business, government, and official contexts. Common collocations: 'appoint to a position/post/committee.' Do not use for informal choices or with 'to' plus a person (always a role or place).

• Spanish: nombrar como - designar para
• Portuguese (BR): nomear para - designar para
• Portuguese (PT): nomear para - designar para
• Chinese (Simplified): 任命为
• Chinese (Traditional): 任命為
• Hindi: नियुक्त करना (पद पर)
• Arabic: تعيين في
• Bengali: নিযুক্ত করা (পদে)
• Russian: назначить на
• Japanese: 任命する
• Vietnamese: bổ nhiệm vào
• Korean: 임명하다 (직위에)
• Turkish: atamak (göreve)
• Urdu: تعین کرنا (عہدے پر)
• Indonesian: mengangkat menjadi

Example Sentences

The company appointed her to the manager position.

basic

She was appointed to the board of directors.

basic

They appointed him to an important committee.

basic

After years of hard work, he was finally appointed to a senior position.

natural

He was excited to be appointed to lead the new project team.

natural

Several experts were appointed to advise the government during the crisis.

natural