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delegate
[del-i-git, -geyt, del-i-geyt]
noun
a person designated to act for or represent another or others; deputy; representative, as in a political convention.
(formerly) the representative of a Territory in the U.S. House of Representatives.
a member of the lower house of the state legislature of Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia.
verb (used with object)
to send or appoint (a person) as deputy or representative.
to commit (powers, functions, etc.) to another as agent or deputy.
Synonyms: , ,
delegate
/ ˈɛɪɡəə /
noun
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others, esp at a conference or meeting
government a representative of a territory in the US House of Representatives
verb
to give or commit (duties, powers, etc) to another as agent or representative; depute
(tr) to send, authorize, or elect (a person) as agent or representative
(tr) to assign (a person owing a debt to oneself) to one's creditor in substitution for oneself
Other Word Forms
- delegatee noun
- delegator noun
- nondelegate noun
- predelegate noun
- redelegate verb (used with object)
- subdelegate verb (used with object)
- undelegated adjective
- delegable adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of delegate1
Example Sentences
Decisions on flying all other flags are be delegated to council chief executive John Sinnott after discussion with the leader.
That function — just like the research function — has been delegated to universities and we are investing in having Olympic athletes.
Both Harris and Newsom were notably absent at the state party convention last weekend, as thousands of party delegates, activists, donors and labor leaders convened in Anaheim.
Starting in May 2024, photos show a newly graduated Fugate at a Texas GOP gathering launching his first campaign, a bid for a delegate spot at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
She has now removed herself from the final decision, delegating responsibility to the Sports Minister.
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