appoint
verb [ T ]
uk/əˈpɔɪnt/ us HR
to choose someone officially for a job or responsibility:
They still have not appointed his replacement.
appoint sb sth She was appointed Chief Executive about 3 years ago.
appoint sb as sth KPMG were appointed as administrators.
appoint sb to do sth A commission has just been appointed to investigate fraud claims.
formal
to arrange a date or time when a meeting or other event will happen:
Start the meeting at the appointed time and stick to the agenda.