Appoint to Meaning in English
expression
əˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-POYNT too, tuh, tih
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 paraPortuguese (BR): nomear para - designar paraPortuguese (PT): nomear para - designar paraChinese (Simplified): 任命为Chinese (Traditional): 任命為Hindi: नियुक्त करना (पद पर)Arabic: تعيين فيBengali: নিযুক্ত করা (পদে)Russian: назначить наJapanese: 任命するVietnamese: bổ nhiệm vàoKorean: 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