"To appoint a replacement" means to choose or select someone to take the place or fill the position of another person who is no longer able to fulfill their role.
Sentences with «to appoint a replacement»
Should he resign, the state legislature will likely appoint his replacement. (rachel2018.com)
The Oyster Bay Town Board once again did not appoint a replacement for Supervisor John Venditto at Tuesday's town board meeting. (wshu.org)
The new town board will appoint his replacement in the coming weeks, and in November a special election will be held, with the winner serving the final year of Mr. Van Scoyoc's term. (easthamptonstar.com)