appoint sb to replace

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

To officially choose someone to replace another person in a job or position.

replaceVERB + REPLACE

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appoint sb to

Examples (10)

  • The board decided to appoint Mr. Smith to replace the retiring CEO.
  • They will appoint a new manager to replace Sarah next month.
  • The committee has appointed an interim director to replace the former head.
  • Who did the company appoint to replace the outgoing CFO?
  • The governor appointed a young lawyer to replace the judge.
  • It is necessary to appoint someone qualified to replace the lead engineer.
  • The president appointed a veteran diplomat to replace the ambassador.
  • They are looking to appoint a successor to replace the current chairman.
  • The school board appointed a new principal to replace Mr. Harrison.
  • After the scandal, they appointed a fresh face to replace the disgraced official.