make an appointment
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Use it for professional services and formal meetings to show you respect the other person's schedule.
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- Setting a specific time for a professional meeting.
- Used for doctors, lawyers, hair salons, and business.
- Requires the verb 'make', never 'do' or 'take'.
意味
This phrase means you are setting up a specific time and date to meet someone or visit a professional, like a doctor or a lawyer.
主な例文
3 / 6Calling a medical clinic
I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Smith on Tuesday.
I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Smith on Tuesday.
Visiting a hair salon
Can I make an appointment for a haircut this afternoon?
Can I make an appointment for a haircut this afternoon?
A busy office setting
My boss is very busy, so you'll need to make an appointment to speak with her.
My boss is very busy, so you'll need to make an appointment to speak with her.
文化的背景
In Western cultures, especially the US and UK, punctuality is highly valued. Making an appointment is seen as a formal commitment, and missing one without notice can negatively impact your reputation or credit. The phrase became a staple of professional life during the industrial revolution when schedules became strictly managed by the clock.
Don't 'Do' It
Never say 'do an appointment.' It sounds very unnatural to native speakers. Always use 'make' or 'book'.
The 15-Minute Rule
In the US/UK, if you have an appointment at 10:00, arriving at 10:15 is often considered 'late' enough to lose your spot.
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- Setting a specific time for a professional meeting.
- Used for doctors, lawyers, hair salons, and business.
- Requires the verb 'make', never 'do' or 'take'.
What It Means
Make an appointment is all about organization. It means you are calling or messaging someone to reserve a spot on their calendar. You aren't just 'hanging out.' You are creating a formal agreement to meet at a specific time. Think of it as locking in a slot so nobody else can take it.
How To Use It
You use the verb make with the noun appointment. You can make an appointment for yourself or for someone else. Usually, you follow it with with (the person) or at (the place). For example, you make an appointment with the dentist or at the clinic. It is very common in professional settings.
When To Use It
Use this when you need professional services. This includes doctors, hair stylists, or even your bank manager. If you need to see your professor during office hours, you make an appointment. It shows you respect their time. It's also used in business for formal meetings with clients.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for your friends! If you tell your best friend, "I want to make an appointment to see you," they will think you are being weirdly formal or joking. For friends, use hang out or meet up. Also, don't use it for restaurants; for food, you make a reservation instead. Don't try to make an appointment with a pizza!
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, time is money. Being 'on time' is a huge deal. Making an appointment is a social contract. If you break it without calling, it is considered very rude. In some places, you might even get charged a 'no-show fee' if you forget to turn up!
Common Variations
You might hear book an appointment which is exactly the same. In offices, people say schedule an appointment. If you are in a rush, you might ask for a last-minute appointment. If you can't make it, you must cancel or reschedule it. Always call if you are running five minutes late!
使い方のコツ
The phrase is neutral and safe for all professional and semi-professional environments. Avoid using it in purely social contexts unless you are being sarcastic about how busy a friend is.
Don't 'Do' It
Never say 'do an appointment.' It sounds very unnatural to native speakers. Always use 'make' or 'book'.
The 15-Minute Rule
In the US/UK, if you have an appointment at 10:00, arriving at 10:15 is often considered 'late' enough to lose your spot.
Rescheduling Etiquette
If you can't go, say 'I need to reschedule my appointment.' It’s more polite than just canceling.
例文
6I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Smith on Tuesday.
I'd like to make an appointment to see Dr. Smith on Tuesday.
Standard professional usage for healthcare.
Can I make an appointment for a haircut this afternoon?
Can I make an appointment for a haircut this afternoon?
Common for personal grooming services.
My boss is very busy, so you'll need to make an appointment to speak with her.
My boss is very busy, so you'll need to make an appointment to speak with her.
Used to manage a superior's schedule.
Wow, you're so famous now, do I need to make an appointment just to grab coffee?
Wow, you're so famous now, do I need to make an appointment just to grab coffee?
Using formal language in an informal way for humor.
I really need to make an appointment; I've had a very rough week.
I really need to make an appointment; I've had a very rough week.
Expressing a need for professional support.
I need to make an appointment with a financial advisor to discuss my loan.
I need to make an appointment with a financial advisor to discuss my loan.
Standard for financial or legal consultations.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb to complete the professional request.
I need to ___ an appointment with the accountant before tax season.
In English, we always 'make' an appointment. 'Do' and 'get' are grammatically incorrect in this collocation.
Complete the sentence based on the context of a restaurant.
I don't need to make an appointment for dinner; I need to make a ___.
While 'appointment' is for people/services, 'reservation' is the correct term for tables at restaurants or rooms in hotels.
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Formality of Scheduling
Meeting friends for fun.
Let's hang out!
Standard professional services.
Make an appointment.
High-level corporate or legal.
Request a consultation.
Where to Make an Appointment
Healthcare
The Dentist
Beauty
Hair Salon
Business
The Bank
Education
Professor's Office
よくある質問
10 問Usually, the company 'schedules an interview' for you, but you can say I have an appointment for an interview.
No, that would be very cold and robotic! Use ask someone out or go on a date instead.
An appointment is usually with a professional service-provider, while a meeting is usually between colleagues or partners.
You can say, I'd like to make an appointment, please. This is the most common and polite way.
Only if you are joking! It implies your friend is a professional you have to pay for.
They are interchangeable. Book is very common in the UK and for online systems.
It means the place does not accept 'walk-ins.' You cannot just show up; you must call ahead.
That is called a walk-in. You might ask, Do you take walk-ins? if you didn't make an appointment.
Both work! Use to for verbs (to see the doctor) and for for nouns (for a check-up).
No, this is a common mistake. In English, we make or have an appointment, we don't take one.
関連フレーズ
Book a slot
To reserve a specific time in a schedule.
Make a reservation
To save a spot at a restaurant or hotel.
Schedule a meeting
To arrange a time for a business discussion.
Fix a time
An informal way to agree on a time to meet.
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