Meaning of the word delegate in English

What does delegate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

delegate

US /ˈdel.ə.ɡət/

UK /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.

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Each country sent a delegate to the international conference.

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The union delegates voted on the new proposal.

Synonym:

representative envoy emissary deputy agent

entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself.

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She decided to delegate the task to her assistant.

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A good manager knows how to delegate effectively.

Synonym:

assign entrust hand over pass on relegate

send or authorize (someone) as a representative.

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The committee decided to delegate him to negotiate the terms.

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They were delegated to represent their community at the meeting.

Synonym:

appoint nominate commission depute designate

Related Word:

delegation delegates