encharge

/ɛnˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to entrust or commit something to someone’s care, especially formally.

“The company entrusted the project to a new team to encharge.”

2. verb

to commit or entrust to the care of an official, especially a court or a commission.

“The judge encharged the new case to a separate panel for review.”

3. noun

a person or group officially entrusted with responsibility for something.

“The encharge of the new project was announced at the meeting.”

4. noun

a person or group officially entrusted with authority over the care or management of something.

“The encharge of the facility was responsible for its daily operations.”

Synonyms

  • commit
  • entrust
  • entrustee

Antonyms

  • discharge
  • dismiss