deputise
/'depjutaiz/ Cách viết khác : (deputize) /'depjutaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To appoint as a substitute or representative: To officially give someone the authority to act on behalf of another person, typically in a formal or professional role.
- To act as a substitute or representative: To temporarily perform the duties or take the place of another person.
Usage
- The verb "deputise" is used to describe the action of either appointing a substitute or serving as one. It is often followed by the preposition "for" when indicating who is being replaced.
- It is commonly used in professional, official, or organizational contexts (e.g., in meetings, legal settings, or performances).
Examples
- Appointing a substitute:
- The manager will deputise her assistant to attend the conference in her absence.
- The committee voted to deputise a member to negotiate on their behalf.
- Acting as a substitute:
- Can you deputise for me at the board meeting tomorrow?
- The understudy had to deputise for the lead actor who was ill.
Advanced Usage
- "to deputise as": To act in the capacity of a specific role temporarily.
- She was asked to deputise as chairperson during the election process.
- The concept is central to systems of delegated authority, where power or responsibility is formally transferred for a specific purpose or period.
Variants and Related Words
- Deputize: The preferred spelling in American English. It has the same meaning and usage as "deputise".
- Deputy (n.): A person appointed to act on behalf of another. This is the noun form from which the verb is derived.
- The sheriff's deputy handled the situation.
- Deputation (n.): A group of people appointed to represent others.
- A deputation from the union met with management.
Synonyms
- Substitute: To take the place of another.
- Stand in: To act as a temporary replacement.
- Act for: To perform duties on behalf of someone else.
- Cover for: To temporarily take over someone's responsibilities.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Constructions
- Deputise for (someone): This is the standard construction for the verb when meaning "to act as a substitute".
- I had to deputise for my colleague while she was on maternity leave.
Related Idioms
- Hold the fort: To take temporary charge. While not a direct synonym, it conveys a similar idea of acting in someone's stead.
- While the boss is away, can you hold the fort? (This implies taking on responsibilities but not necessarily through a formal act of deputising.)
Verb
- appoint as a substitute
- act as a substitute
- She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold