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To delegate is, literally or figuratively, to send another in one’s place, an idea that is reflected in the word’s origin: it is a descendant of the Latin word legare, meaning “to send.”. The noun delegate, which refers to a person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for others, arrived in English in the 14th century, while the verb ...
noun [ C ] uk / ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət / us / ˈdel.ə.ɡət /. Add to word list. Add to word list. C1. a person chosen or elected by a group to speak, vote, etc. for them, especially at a meeting: Delegates have voted in favour of the motion. Each union elects several delegates to the annual conference. Fewer examples.
verb (used with object) , del·e·gat·ed, del·e·gat·ing. to send or appoint (a person) as deputy or representative. to commit (powers, functions, etc.) to another as agent or deputy. Synonyms: transfer, assign, entrust. delegate. / ˈdɛlɪɡəbəl / noun. a person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others, esp at a conference or meeting.
Definition of delegate noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others, esp at a conference or meeting. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government US a representative of a territory in the US House of Representatives. vb. 3. to give or commit (duties, powers, etc) to another as agent or representative; depute.
4 days ago · 1. countable noun. A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting. Synonyms: representative, agent, deputy, ambassador More Synonyms of delegate. 2. verb.
noun. a person appointed or elected to represent others. see more. Definitions of delegate (/ˈdɛlɪˌgeɪt/) verb. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) synonyms: assign, depute, designate. see more. verb. transfer power to someone. synonyms: depute. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Delegate."
