delegate
//ˈdɛləɡət/ (noun), /ˈdɛləɡeɪt/ (verb)/
Noun
delegateSingular
delegatesPlural
1
A person chosen or elected to represent others at a conference, meeting, or assembly.
She was chosen as a delegate to the international conference.
Synonym
Verb
delegateInfinitive
delegatePresent tense
delegatedPast tense
delegatedPast participle
delegatingPresent participle
delegatesThird-person singular
1
To entrust a task, responsibility, or authority to another person, typically someone who is less senior than oneself.
The manager decided to delegate the project to her assistant.
2
To send or appoint someone as a representative to a meeting or conference.
The company delegated two managers to attend the international conference.