appointment
/əˈpɔɪntmənt/noun
उच्चारण अपॉइन्ट्मन्ट
मुलाक़ात का समय; नियुक्ति
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[C, U]
a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time; the act of choosing a person for a job; a job or position of responsibility
मुलाक़ात का समय; नियुक्ति
- a doctor's appointment
- appointment letter
- I have an appointment with the dentist at four o'clock.
+ 4 more examples
- You need to make an appointment before you meet the principal.
- She cancelled her appointment because of the heavy rain.
- His appointment as head of the department pleased everyone.
- The appointment of a new coach was announced on Monday.
Synonyms meeting engagement date nomination post
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
appointment with + person / at + place or time
Use with for the person you will meet, and at for the exact time or place.
जिस व्यक्ति से मिलना हो उसके लिए 'with' और ठीक समय या स्थान के लिए 'at' आता है।
- I have an appointment with the doctor at five.
- She has an appointment at the passport office.
make / fix / book an appointment
The verbs make, fix, book and cancel go with appointment; take is not used.
'Appointment' के साथ make, fix, book और cancel क्रियाएँ आती हैं; 'take' का प्रयोग नहीं होता।
- Please make an appointment before you visit.
- He cancelled his appointment at the last minute.
appointment as / to + job
In the sense of choosing someone for a job, use appointment as or appointment to.
किसी को पद के लिए चुनने के अर्थ में 'appointment as' या 'appointment to' आता है।
- Her appointment as principal was welcomed by the staff.
- His appointment to the board surprised everyone.
by appointment (only)
By appointment means only if a meeting has been arranged earlier; no article is used.
'By appointment' का अर्थ है केवल तभी जब पहले से समय तय हो; इसके साथ article नहीं लगता।
- The clinic sees patients by appointment only.
+Collocations 4
verb + appointment
makefixbookkeepcancelmiss
- I have to keep my appointment with the dentist.
adjective + appointment
urgentpreviousmedicalimportantdentalprior
- He missed the interview because of an urgent medical appointment.
appointment + noun
letterbookslottimecard
- The appointment letter reached her by post.
appointment + preposition
with the doctorat noonby appointmentfor an interview
- She has an appointment for an interview at ten.
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- Radhika has an appointment with the eye specialist tomorrow morning.
राधिका का कल सुबह नेत्र-विशेषज्ञ के साथ समय निश्चित है।
- The principal sees parents only by appointment.
प्राचार्य अभिभावकों से केवल पूर्व-समय लेकर मिलते हैं।
- His appointment as a manager came after ten years of service.
दस वर्ष की सेवा के बाद उसकी प्रबंधक पद पर नियुक्ति हुई।
- I am sorry; I have a prior appointment this afternoon.
क्षमा कीजिए, आज दोपहर मेरा पहले से एक समय तय है।
- The appointment letter must be shown at the joining desk.
नियुक्ति-पत्र ज्वाइनिंग डेस्क पर दिखाना होगा।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ I want to take an appointment with the doctor.
✓ I want to make an appointment with the doctor.
Make (or book) is the verb with appointment, not take.
'Appointment' के साथ क्रिया 'make' (या 'book') आती है, 'take' नहीं।
✗ I fixed an appointment from the doctor.
✓ I fixed an appointment with the doctor.
Use with before the person you will meet.
जिससे मिलना हो उस व्यक्ति से पहले 'with' आता है।
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Synonyms
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
By appointment (only at a time that has been arranged), appointment letter (offering a job).
Collocations: by appointment (केवल तय समय पर), appointment letter (नौकरी देने वाला नियुक्ति-पत्र)।