Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that acts or represents for another, especially in a specific capacity or situation.

“The company’s CEO served as a proxy for the board of directors during the meeting.”

2. noun

An intermediary or agent that connects a network or system to another, allowing communication or access to services.

“The proxy server helped to filter out malware from the company’s internet connection.”

3. verb

To act or represent for another, especially in a specific capacity or situation.

“The employee was proxy for the CEO at the conference.”

4. verb

To provide a connection or interface between two systems or networks, allowing communication or access to services.

“The new software will proxy the user’s requests to the server.”

5. adjective

Representing or acting on behalf of another, especially in a specific capacity or situation.

“The proxy vote was cast by a representative of the absent shareholder.”