1. a numi (intr-o functie etc.);
2. a infiinta, a organiza, a institui (o comisie etc.);
3. a stabili, a fixa (o data etc.); a hotari; a statornici;
4. a inzestra, a dota; a mobila; 1. they appointed him (to be) secretary > l-au numit / a fostnumit secretar;