deputize
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/ˈdepjutaɪz/
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/ˈdepjutaɪz/
to temporarily take the place or responsibilities of someone else
I will deputize for the manager while she is on vacation.
我將在經理度假期間代理她的職責。
to give someone the authority to act for another person or organization
The sheriff deputized several volunteers to help maintain order at the festival.
警長委派了幾名志願者幫助在節日上維持秩序。