A person who is suitable or fitting for a particular situation or purpose.
1. First, consult with the appropriate person to ensure you are following the correct protocol. 2. Secondly, if the issue cannot be resolved, escalate it to the appropriate person in the chain of command.
1. "I'm not the appropriate person to ask about politics." Taylor Swift, Rolling Stone 2. "I'm not the appropriate person to judge whether the president is worthy of reelection." George W. Bush, CNN