make an appointment — to arrange a meeting or consultation at a specific time and place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to arrange a meeting or consultation at a specific time and place
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪk ən əˈpɔɪntmənt/
Korean meaning: 특정 시간과 장소에 만남이나 상담을 예약하다
Korean pronunciation: 메이크 언 어**포인트**먼트
Example Sentences
- She tried to make an appointment with the celebrity hairdresser, but the next available slot was in 2025.
- You should make an appointment before visiting the embassy.
- He made an appointment to see his dentist, then spent three days practicing his smile in the mirror.
make an appointment
VERB//meɪk ən əˈpɔɪntmənt//
to arrange a meeting or consultation at a specific time and place
She called the clinic to make an appointment with the dentist for next Tuesday.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
appointment는 'ad-(~에게)' + 'point(가리키다)'에서 유래되어 '특정 시점을 가리켜 정하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“She tried to make an appointment with the celebrity hairdresser, but the next available slot was in 2025.”
“You should make an appointment before visiting the embassy.”
“He made an appointment to see his dentist, then spent three days practicing his smile in the mirror.”
“Please call ahead to make an appointment with our financial advisor.”
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