In plain English
It means opting in for a message about a particular change or happening. The important point is that the alert is tied to something identified in advance, not to general news.
In context
Here, it means choosing to receive an alert when an appointment becomes available.
- Situation
- Booking appointments, checking in, joining waitlists, and handling referrals
- What it communicates
- toggle to request messages about available appointments
Meaning limits
By itself, this term does not say what form the alert will take or exactly when it will be sent.
Examples
“Notify me when the price drops below fifty pounds.”
“If nothing is open this month, notify me when an appointment becomes available.”