Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deputize
verb
/ˈdɛp.jʊ.taɪz/
Definition
To appoint someone as a deputy or to give them the authority to act on behalf of someone else.
Examples
- The sheriff can deputize citizens to help maintain order during the festival.
- She was deputized to make decisions in the absence of her manager.
- He was deputized to handle the negotiations while the team leader was away.
Meaning
The act of giving someone the power or authority to perform certain duties or tasks, especially in the context of a role that involves responsibilities usually reserved for a higher authority.
Synonyms
- authorize
- delegate
- appoint
- empower
