"To keep an appointment" means to arrive at or attend a previously arranged meeting or engagement at the agreed time, demonstrating reliability and punctuality in fulfilling commitments.
Translations
cumplir una cita
een afspraak houden
mantenir una cita
respecter un rendez-vous
einen Termin einhalten
Etymology
The phrase "to keep an appointment" combines the verb "keep," meaning to hold or maintain, with "appointment," which originates from the Old French 'apointement,' meaning an arrangement or agreement. Together, the phrase literally means maintaining or honoring a scheduled arrangement.