by appointment

idiom

: by an agreement to meet at a particular time

The doctor sees patients by appointment only.

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Private tours of Critter Encounters Wildlife Sanctuary are available by appointment only. —

Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 Clerical volunteers are needed to provide administrative support at each of the clinics, which are generally open from 9 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only. —

Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025 Silverleaf Prices: Homes starting in the mid $600,000 plus Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM to 4:30PM and Sunday 12PM to 4:30PM or by appointment. —

Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025 Frazier offers museum tours at noon on Saturday or by appointment. —

Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for by appointment

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