ˈtrʌstiː

Definitions

1. noun

A person who holds property, money, or other assets in a trust for the benefit of another.

“The trustee was responsible for managing the estate after the owner’s death.”

2. noun

A person elected or appointed to manage the affairs of an organization, such as a school or a hospital.

“The trustee board of the hospital oversaw the financial decisions.”

3. noun

A person who acts on behalf of another in a business or financial transaction.

“The trustee represented the investor in the merger talks.”

4. verb

To entrust or appoint someone to manage or oversee something.

“The company trusteeed the project to a new team leader.”

5. verb

To act as a trustee or to manage something on behalf of another.

“The bank trusteeed the account for the minor child.”