"deputize" meaning in English

See deputize in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /ˈdɛpjətaɪz/ [UK], /ˈdɛpjutaɪz/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-deputize.wav [UK] Forms: deputize [canonical], deputizes [third-person, singular], deputized [past], deputized [past, participle], deputizing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|deputiz|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you deputize a person, you officially authorize them to be a deputy.
    Sense id: simple-deputize-en-verb-4vJ2SyVK
  2. If you deputize a person, you officially empower and authorize them to act as a substitute in one's role or office.
    Sense id: simple-deputize-en-verb-LG0p-sxW
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