Depute
verb
To quietly give someone else your work, task or authority to do.
The manager deputed his assistant to represent him at the meeting.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To assign someone to a particular position or office.
The party decided to depute him as their candidate for the upcoming election.
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Formal
verb
To send out someone on a mission or job on behalf of others.
The general decided to depute a group of soldiers for the secret mission.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To quietly give someone else your work, task or authority to do.
The manager deputed his assistant to represent him at the meeting.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To assign someone to a particular position or office.
The party decided to depute him as their candidate for the upcoming election.
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To send out someone on a mission or job on behalf of others.
The general decided to depute a group of soldiers for the secret mission.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Work Delegation
Used when someone is given your responsibilities, often officially or formally.
While I was on vacation, I deputed the intern to handle my emails.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Transfer
Implies transferring not just tasks, but also the authority to make decisions.
She was deputed the authority to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporarily Assigned
Often indicates a temporary assignment, not a permanent change in roles.
He was deputed to lead the project during the manager's medical leave.
Pro Tip 1/3Work Delegation
Used when someone is given your responsibilities, often officially or formally.
While I was on vacation, I deputed the intern to handle my emails.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Transfer
Implies transferring not just tasks, but also the authority to make decisions.
She was deputed the authority to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporarily Assigned
Often indicates a temporary assignment, not a permanent change in roles.
He was deputed to lead the project during the manager's medical leave.
Pro Tip 1/3Work Delegation
Used when someone is given your responsibilities, often officially or formally.
While I was on vacation, I deputed the intern to handle my emails.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Transfer
Implies transferring not just tasks, but also the authority to make decisions.
She was deputed the authority to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporarily Assigned
Often indicates a temporary assignment, not a permanent change in roles.
He was deputed to lead the project during the manager's medical leave.
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