delegate

• Person, die ausgewählt oder gewählt wurde, um andere zu vertreten, insbesondere auf einer Konferenz, Versammlung, einem Kongress oder in einer politischen Körperschaft.

A noun referring to a person chosen or elected to represent others, especially at a conference, meeting, or political assembly.

1. RepresentativeB2formal

   A person chosen or elected to represent others, especially at a conference or meeting.

   Delegierter

   • The delegates from each country signed the agreement.
   • She was elected as a delegate to the United Nations.
   • The conference had over 200 delegates from various organizations.

   Synonymeagentalternateambassadorappointeedeputyemissaryenvoyproxyrepresentativespokesperson

• Verb, das beschreibt, eine Aufgabe oder Verantwortung an eine andere Person zu übertragen, meist an eine untergeordnete Person; auch: jemanden als Vertreter entsenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of entrusting a task or responsibility to another person, typically someone in a subordinate position.

1. Assign responsibilityB2formal

   To entrust a task or responsibility to another person, typically someone who is subordinate or less senior.

   Delegieren

   • The manager delegated the project to her assistant.
   • He delegated the task of organizing the event to his team.
   • Effective leaders know how to delegate tasks appropriately.

   Synonymeassignconsigndeputeentrusthand overpass ontransfer

   Antonymeassumekeepmonopolizeretaintakewithhold

2. Send as a representativeB2formal

   To send someone as a representative to a meeting, conference, or other event.

   Als Vertreter entsenden

   • The company delegated three employees to attend the trade fair.
   • She was delegated to speak on behalf of the department.
   • The government delegated a diplomat to negotiate the treaty.

   Synonymeaccreditappointassigncommissiondepute