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deputing

/dɪˈpjuːtɪŋ/

/dɪˈpjut̬ɪŋ/

Translations

deputeverb

deputing

Gerund

deputed

Past Simple

deputed

Past Participle

deputing

Gerund

/dɪˈpjuːt/

/dɪˈpjut/

déléguerAu sens d’attribuer une tâche, une mission ou une responsabilité à quelqu’un.

The manager decided to depute her assistant to attend the meeting on her behalf.

La responsable a décidé de déléguer son assistante pour assister à la réunion en son nom.

Additional translations

mandaterStyle plus formel; au sens de charger officiellement quelqu’un d’une mission.

Synonyms

deputeverb

To appoint or assign someone to perform a task or represent someone else.

The manager decided to depute her assistant to attend the meeting on her behalf.

To delegate authority or responsibility to someone.

The director deputed the team leader to oversee the new project.