commissioned

• Bezeichnet etwas, das offiziell in Auftrag gegeben oder autorisiert wurde, oder eine Person, die mit einem Amt, Rang oder Auftrag betraut wurde.

Describes something that has been formally ordered or authorized to be created or produced.

1. Created by requestB2formalart

   Describes a work of art, music, or writing that was created specifically by request of a client or patron.

   In Auftrag gegeben

   • The commissioned portrait of the queen hangs in the gallery.
   • He played a commissioned piece for the royal wedding.
   • The artist completed the commissioned sculpture last month.

   Synonymebespokecustomcustom-mademade-to-orderordered

2. Officially appointedB2formal

   Given the authority to act in a specific role, especially in the military or government.

   Beauftragter

   • She is a commissioned officer in the navy.
   • The commissioned agent handled the negotiations.
   • He was commissioned to lead the investigation.

   Synonymeaccreditedappointedauthorizedempoweredlicensed

   Antonymedischargeddismissed

• Offiziell veranlassen oder genehmigen, dass etwas geschaffen wird; jemanden in ein Amt oder eine Aufgabe berufen.

A verb meaning to formally request or authorize the production of something, or to appoint someone to a role or task.

1. To order or authorizeB2formal

   To officially request or authorize someone to do a piece of work, especially artistic or specialized work.

   in Auftrag geben

   • The museum commissioned a new sculpture for the entrance.
   • She was commissioned to write a report on climate change.
   • The government commissioned a study on public health.

   Synonymeappointauthorizecontractempowerengagehiremandateorderretain

2. To appoint to a positionC1formal

   To formally appoint someone to a position of authority, especially in the military.

   In eine Position berufen

   • He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the navy.
   • The officer was commissioned after completing training.
   • She was commissioned to lead the new task force.

   Synonymeaccreditappointassignauthorizedelegatedeputedesignateempowernominate

3. To bring into operationC1formal

   To bring a machine, equipment, or facility into working condition or active service.

   In Betrieb nehmen

   • The power plant was commissioned last year.
   • They commissioned the new aircraft for commercial flights.
   • The factory will be commissioned next month.

   Synonymeactivateinitiatelaunchstart

   Antonymedeactivatedecommissiondisable