Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/
verb to appoint or authorize someone as a deputy or substitute
A1 The sheriff deputized the new recruit to help patrol the town.
A2 During the emergency, the manager deputized a team to handle customer inquiries.
B1 The captain deputized his second-in-command to take charge of the ship while he was away.
B2 The president deputized the vice president to represent the company at the conference.
C1 The general deputized the experienced colonel to lead the mission.
C2 The CEO deputized the senior executive to negotiate the merger with the rival company.
formal The manager decided to deputize the assistant supervisor while she was away on vacation.
informal I heard they're going to deputize Tom to take charge of the project next week.
slang They asked me to deputize for Sarah at the meeting tomorrow.
figurative In times of crisis, leaders must deputize others to help carry out important tasks.
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