deputize
🇺🇸
/ˈdepjutaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdepjutaɪz/
transitive verb
R
to temporarily take the place or responsibilities of someone else
I will deputize for the manager while she is on vacation.
R
to give someone the authority to act for another person or organization
The sheriff deputized several volunteers to help maintain order at the festival.
translation
to temporarily take the place or responsibilities of someone else; to give someone the authority to act for another person or organization
Word Forms
3rd Present
deputizes
Past
deputized
Perfect
deputized
Progressive
deputizing