deputize
/'depjutaiz/ Cách viết khác : (deputize) /'depjutaiz/
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Definition
Verb (intransitive):
- To temporarily perform the duties or act in the position of another person, especially when that person is absent. This involves taking on their responsibilities or role for a limited period.
- To serve as a substitute or representative.
Verb (transitive, chiefly US):
- To appoint or authorize someone to act as a substitute or deputy.
Usage and Examples
Intransitive use (to deputize for someone):
- While the manager is on vacation, her assistant will deputize for her.
- I had to deputize for the lead actor when he fell ill suddenly.
Transitive use (to appoint someone as a deputy):
- The sheriff deputized several citizens to help control the crowd during the emergency.
- The committee chair deputized a member to vote on her behalf.
Advanced Usage
In formal or official contexts: Often used in legal, governmental, law enforcement, or organizational settings to grant temporary authority.
- The constitution allows the vice president to deputize for the president in certain ceremonies.
The phrase "to deputize for" is the standard construction for the intransitive meaning. The object of "for" is the person being replaced.
Variants and Related Words
Deputy (n): A person appointed to act for another; a substitute or delegate, especially in an official capacity.
- She served as the deputy director.
Deputation (n): A group of people appointed to represent others; a delegation.
- A deputation from the union met with management.
Deputise (v): The British English spelling variant of "deputize".
Synonyms
- Substitute (v): To take the place of another.
- Stand in (phrasal v): To act as a substitute, especially temporarily.
- Cover for (phrasal v): To do someone's work or duties while they are absent.
- Act for: To represent or perform duties on behalf of another.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
- Deputize for: This is the primary phrasal construction for the intransitive verb.
- Can you deputize for me at the meeting tomorrow?
Related Idioms
- To wear someone else's hat: To temporarily take on another person's role or responsibilities (less formal synonym).
- I'm just wearing the manager's hat while she's away—I'm deputizing.
Verb
- appoint as a substitute
- act as a substitute
- She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold