delegate

/ˈdɛlɪɡeɪt/; /ˈdɛlɪɡit/

Definitions

1. noun

a person chosen or appointed to act for or represent another person, group, or organization in a particular matter.

“The company’s CEO was a key delegate to the international conference.”

2. verb

to appoint or choose someone to act for or represent another person or group in a particular matter.

“The politician was delegated to speak on behalf of the opposition party.”

3. verb

to transfer or give something (such as a task or responsibility) to someone else to do or manage.

“The project manager delegated some tasks to his team members to speed up the work.”

4. noun

a person sent or going to a meeting or conference as a representative of a particular organization or group.

“The delegate from the European Union delivered a speech at the summit.”

5. noun

a person authorized to act on behalf of a higher authority in a particular matter.

“The police officer was a delegate of the court to serve the subpoena.”

Synonyms

  • liaison
  • proxy
  • representative

Antonyms

  • autonomous
  • independent