Meanings
To assign a job or role to someone.
کسی کو کام یا کردار تفویض کرنا۔
نمائندگی کرنا
numayindagi karna
Common Collocations
- appoint a manager
- appoint to a position
- appoint a committee
Example Sentences
The board decided to appoint a new CEO.
بورڈ نے نیا سی ای او مقرر کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Board ne naya CEO muqarrar karne ka faisla kiya.
She was appointed as the head of the department.
اس کی تعیناتی محکمے کے سربراہ کے طور پر کی گئی۔
Us ki taayunati mahkame ke sarbarah ke tor par ki gayi.
They have appointed a committee to investigate the matter.
انہوں نے اس معاملے کی تحقیقات کے لیے ایک کمیٹی مقرر کی ہے۔
Unhon ne is maamlay ki tahqiqat ke liye aik committee muqarrar ki hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
To remember 'appoint', think of 'punctuality' in assigning tasks.
Imagine a boss pointing to a calendar, indicating when roles need to be filled.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "apointer" — to set, place
First known use: 14th century
The word 'appoint' originated from the Old French word 'apointer' which means to set or place something in position. It has evolved in the English language to encompass various contexts of assigning roles or responsibilities.