appointment

Termin

Eine vereinbarte Begegnung zu einer bestimmten Zeit, oft um eine berufliche Dienstleistung in Anspruch zu nehmen.

In einfachem Englisch: An arrangement to see someone at a particular time, often for a professional service.

• My appointment is at ten.
• I cancelled my appointment with the doctor.
• Do you have any appointments available tomorrow?

So benutzt man es: appointment with someone (I have an appointment with my dentist.); appointment for something (She booked an appointment for a haircut.)

Synonyme: tenure, formal

Häufige Wendungen: make an appointment, doctor’s appointment, appointment with someone, keep an appointment

Ernennung, Berufung

Die Auswahl einer Person für eine Stelle oder ein offizielles Amt.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of choosing someone for a job or official position.

• Her appointment was announced yesterday.
• We welcomed his appointment as manager.
• The committee approved three new appointments.

So benutzt man es: appointment as something (Her appointment as director surprised us.); appointment of someone to something (The board approved the appointment of Lee to the committee.)

Synonyme: selection, nomination

Häufige Wendungen: appointment as something, appointment of someone, new appointment